Jan. 16, 2010 official delegation headed by the RA Parliament Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan arrived in Egypt. Armenian delegates had a meeting with Egyptian MPs in an enlarged format. Egyptian parliament speaker Ahmed Fathi Surur heartily welcomed the delegation expressing hope that in the course of visit the sides will further efforts in strengthening the historically warm and friendly relations, emphasizing the pivotal role of Armenian Community in this regard.

Hovik Abrahamyan outlined the parliamentary cooperation between the friendly countries, restating the adherence of Armenian side to the provisions of Egyptian-Armenian inter-parliamentary agreement (1997). He also presented the primary objectives of Armenian foreign policy – steps towards establishment of peace and stability in South Caucasus as well as Armenia-Turkey rapprochement without preconditions.

RA NA Speaker invited his Egyptian counterpart to pay a return visit to Armenia.

Jan. 16, RA Embassy to Egypt organized a formal reception, attended by numerous Egyptian officials, high ranking diplomats, Ambassadors accredited in Cairo, journalists, Armenian community representatives as well as Ahmed Fathi Surur.

Jan. 18, Hovik Abrahamyan will hold a meeting with Egypt Parliament speaker Ahmed Fathi Surur. Thereupon Armenian delegation returns to Yerevan.

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