YEREVAN. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan on Wednesday received Canadian Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, member of the House of Commons Jason Kenney
President Sargsyan stressed that the minister is known for his active work on the most important issues for the Armenian people. According to President, Jason Kenney is making a special contribution to the strengthening of Armenian-Canadian friendship. In this regard, the Armenian leader expressed his gratitude to the guest and noted Armenia's interest in deepening and strengthening relations with Canada in bilateral and multilateral formats.
The parties hailed the current level of the Armenian-Canadian bilateral relations. Jason Kenney said that his long-held dream to visit Armenia has come true, and it is a good opportunity to enjoy rich culture and spiritual values of Armenia and Armenian people.The evidence of the readiness to develop cooperation and promote trade and economic ties.
Sargsyan also thanked the Canadian authorities for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and clear position on the issues having importance for the Armenian people.
In this regard, the President welcomed personal contribution of Jason Kenney and thanked for the warm attitude of the authorities towards Armenian community.
The parties touched upon regional issues and international developments, Armenia's foreign policy and Armenia's position on several issues.