ArmInfo. Despite the recent high rates of progress in Armenia, I believe that we can achieve more. The President of Armenia Armen Sargsyan stated this in an interview with the Austrian magazine Society.He noted that progress is associated with good government work and a favorable international environment. According to Sargsyan, the banking system and IT are well developed in Armenia.
Touching on the Armenian-Austrian relations, Sargsyan thanked Austria for recognizing the Armenian Genocide and assisting in the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict. He also noted that he intends to hold talks with the President and the Prime Minister of Austria on the issues of deepening Armenian- Austrian relations both in the political and cultural spheres.Speaking on the whole and the foreign policy agenda of Armenia, Sargsyan noted that the republic has historically very good relations with Russia, as well as developing cooperation with Iran and Georgia. "We also have fairly close relations with European countries. After all, you know that Armenia's geographic location is located at the crossroads of the West with the East," the president said.Touching on his work, Sargsyan said that his main goal as president is to solve problems in the republic and the development of the country. "Armenia has a chance to become part of the so-called virtual silk road, technology and communications.
This may be the century of Armenia if we wisely use our experience. In addition, I would like to note that we are the only country in the region that has strong ties as with the European Union, and with the Eurasian Economic Union. The world is becoming smaller and interconnected, so the national interests of Armenia are outside its borders, "said Sargsyan."Being a president is a job and at the same time a mission, a duty, but I like it," concluded Armen Sargsyan.