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Alexandr Avanesov

Foreign Policy Priorities on the Agenda of Discussions of  Parliamentarians of the Two Armenian Republics

Foreign Policy Priorities on the Agenda of Discussions of  Parliamentarians of the Two Armenian Republics

ArmInfo.On December 9, in the National Assembly of Artsakh, a joint meeting of Artsakh Mkhitaryan and Armen Ashotyan, Standing Committee of the Artsakh  Republic Foreign Affairs and Standing Committee on Foreign Relations  was held by the chairmen of the commissions Arzak Mkhitaryan and  Armen Ashotyan, the press service of the Artsakh parliament reports.  

The meeting was attended by chairmen of the Artsakh Republic's Arts  Ashot Ghulyan, heads of parliamentary factions, Foreign Minister  Masis Mayilyan and deputy ministers.

At a joint meeting, issues related to the foreign policy agenda of  parliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Artsakh and recent  developments in Armenia's foreign policy were discussed.

During the session on interparliamentary cooperation of the Republic  of Artsakh-National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia held in  Yerevan in November, an agreement was reached between the two  parliaments to postpone further discussions of specific topics to the  agenda of the relevant commissions of the two parliaments.  Opening  the meeting, Speaker of the National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan noted the  important role of parliamentary diplomacy in expanding foreign policy  relations and highly appreciated the effective cooperation between  the legislative bodies of Armenia and Artsakh.

"The current level of cooperation between the two parliaments allows  setting a higher level for participation of parliaments in the  discussion of foreign policy issues." I have repeatedly stressed that  the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is a kind of link  for us in terms of establishing contacts with parliamentarians of  different countries, "Ashot added. Gulyan.

Welcoming the importance of the meeting in such a format, Armen  Ashotyan said that together with Artsakh colleagues, they outlined a  plan of action in order to give these contacts the most sectoral and  substantive character. "The measures that we are to take in the  foreign policy arena, especially from the point of view of forming a  safe environment, should be in tune with the expectations of the  parliament and the people of Artsakh," Armen Ashotyan said.  Arzik  Mkhitaryan, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Artsakh  Republic Artsakh Republic, in her turn, noted the importance of the  interaction between the permanent commissions of the two parliaments  on foreign relations, periodically organized meetings and statements  adopted on various issues, which is being improved every year.  Then  the participants went on to discuss the agenda of the meeting. Arzik  Mkhitaryan made a report on the theme "Foreign political agenda of  parliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Artsakh". in the report  A.Mkhitaryan, in particular, touched upon the process of peaceful  settlement Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict, Artsakh's participation in  it, efforts, applied in the direction of international recognition of  Artsakh, and The necessity of positioning Artsakh as a country that  lives in normal rhythm and developments.

Armen Ashotyan, Hayk Hanumyan, Artak Zeynalyan, Arpat Avanesyan,  Karen Bekaryan, David Melkumyan and Shirak Torosyan made speeches  during the exchange of views. After the break at the joint meeting,  the second issue of the agenda was discussed, which concerned the  latest developments in Armenia's foreign policy. A report on this  topic was made by the chairman of the permanent commission of the  National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on external relations  Armen Ashotyan. In his speech, he touched upon the current state of  relations of the Republic of Armenia with the power centers of  neighboring countries and abroad and the expected developments.

At the meeting the deputies Vardges Bagiryan, Artak Zeynalyan, Georgy  Petrosyan, Shirak Torosyan, Arayik Aghababyan, Ashot Ghoulian and  Karen Bekaryan exchanged views on the topics discussed.

Following the joint meeting, the chairmen of the commissions briefed  the media representatives.

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