The Armenian community is playing an invaluable role in developing Armenian-Syrian relations. The Armenian community has always contributed to Syria’s development, President of Syria Bashar al-Assad stated at his meeting with Speaker of the Armenian Parliament Hovik Abrahamyan.

The RA parliament’s press service informed NEWS.am that the Syrian leader made a high appraisal of the Armenian President’s visit to Damascus this March. President Bashar al-Assad underlined the need for intensifying bilateral economic cooperation.

Speaker Abrahamyan pointed out Syria’s invaluable role in the Armenian people’s history and the country’s support for the survivors of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian community in Syria is one of the best examples of Armenian-Syrian dialogue and mutual enrichment of Christian and Muslim cultures.

The sides also touched on Armenian-Turkish relations and regional conflicts. They underlined the necessity for peaceful settlement of conflicts.