Serzh Sargsyan expressed condolences to Japanese Premier
Within the framework of an official visit to Japan, Serzh Sargsyan met on Wednesday with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.
At the beginning of the meeting, Mr. Sargsyan expressed condolences on the decease of Prince Tomohito Mikasanoma.
The Armenia leader and Japan official discussed possibilities of deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in different areas. They underlined that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Japan the relations between the two states have been developing in the atmosphere of friendship and mutual trust.
Serzh Sargsyan and Yoshihiko Noda noted that cooperation between the two countries holds a great potential for development. Particularly, the parties stressed the importance of cooperation in the area of disaster prevention, elimination of the consequences and exchange of experience. The areas of agriculture and industry were also noted among prospective spheres for cooperation.
The Japanese premier said that his country will be sharing with the international community its experience in the enhancement of the nuclear power stations safety. In the context, the parties mutually stressed the importance of cooperation between Armenia and Japan in the area.
The interlocutors also referred to the effective cooperation in the framework of international organizations based on mutual assistance and underscored the importance of its continuity.
The sides noted with satisfaction that the Armenian-Japanese political dialogue has recently become more dynamic which is evidenced by the opening of the Armenian Embassy in Tokyo. They also stressed the importance of the opening a Japanese embassy in Yerevan. The parties discussed also current issues in the South Caucasus and Asia Pacific regions, registering the common approach regarding their peaceful and negotiation-based resolution.
At the end of the meeting, Serzh Sargsyan and Yoshihiko Noda signed a Joint Declaration.
The Prime Minister of Japan gave an official dinner in honor of Serzh Sargsyan.
