YEREVAN. – Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan also had meetings, in New York on Friday, with UN General Assembly President Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser and  UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

President Sargsyan congratulated al-Nasser for his election as President of the 66th session of UN General Assembly. Both men underscored the discussion topics of this session of the Assembly. President Sargsyan also reflected specifically on Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser’s proposed topic, that is, conflict prevention and settlement with mediation efforts, which is consistent with Armenia’s adopted principles on peaceful settlement of conflicts. Noting that this session of the General Assembly, with its full and complex agenda, reflects the problems and challenges of our times, Serzh Sargsyan wished success to the session’s activities.            

During his meeting with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, President Sargsyan once again congratulated Ban Ki-moon for his re-appointment as UN Secretary-General, and wished him success. Sargsyan noted that Armenia takes an active part in the activities being conducted within UN circles, and effectively cooperates with numerous UN organizations. Both interlocutors also stressed UN’s role in guaranteeing world peace, stability, and security. They also discussed regional matters.            

Armenian President also had a working banquet with Hirair Hovnanian, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Armenian Assembly of America, and other Board members, Armenia’s Presidential Press office informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.