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SWITZERLAND EXPRESSES READINESS TO SUPPORT ARMENIA

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On June 27 Serzh Sarkissian received the delegation headed by Member of the Swiss Federal Council, Foreign Minister Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey.

The President noted with appreciation that the relations between the two countries are developing rather dynamically, an inclusive and substantial agenda has been formed, a stable system of political dialogue has been created.

Serzh Sarkissian said Switzerland has always been active in rendering technical and financial assistance for Armenia's development and implementation of reforms.

According to the Swiss Foreign Minister, her country always stands next to Armenia and is ready to maximally contribute to the reforms implemented in different spheres. Mrs. Micheline Calmy Rey underlined the active participation of the Swiss party in the rural development program of Armenia. Noting that the Swiss Development Agency operates in Armenia, she informed the decision has been taken to send a diplomatic mission to Armenia.

The parties agreed that being small countries, Armenia and Switzerland should cooperate more intensively. The Swiss Foreign Minister attached special importance to the cooperation within the framework of the Council of Europe.

Turning to economic cooperation, the parties stated that the trade relations between the two countries are rapidly developing.

Viewing economic development and poverty reduction as priorities, President Sarkissian said Armenia anticipates the support of friendly and partner countries.

The leader of the country spoke about the political and economic reforms, regional issues, Armenian-Turkish relations, the process of settlement of the Karabakh conflict.