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On May 2, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan left on official visit to the Swiss Confederation.
In the framework of the visit, the President Sargsyan visited the 25th International Book and Press Fair, presidential press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.
“The profound respect and esteem we have for a book have deep roots. The masterpieces of Armenian literature were created almost simultaneously with the translation of Bible that was the first book written in Armenian [in the fifth century],” president said.
At the Armenian pavilion, Serzh Sargsyan familiarized himself with the books published by the publishing houses of Armenia and Armenian Diaspora and watched the Twelve Capitals of Armenia presentation. President also met with the representatives of the Armenian-Swiss community.
On Tuesday Serzh Sargsyan will hold meetings with the President of Switzerland Micheline Calmy-Rey and President of the National Council Jean-Rene Germanier.
