Tuesday, 14 January 2014
PM Welcomes Newly Appointed Turkmen Ambassador
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed Ambassador of Turkmenistan to Armenia Kurbannazar Nazarov.
Congratulating the diplomat on appointment as Ambassador, the Prime Minister stated in part, “As we attach great importance to bilateral relationship, we are eager to deepen and expand them ahead. On behalf of the Government of Armenia, I wish to assure you that we will do everything to contribute to your mission in our country.”
Thankful for appreciation of bilateral cooperation, Ambassador Nazarov congratulated the Armenian nation on the past holiday season. Pleased with the work of the Armenian-Turkmen intergovernmental commission, the Ambassador noted that the bilateral ties were boosted afresh by Turkmenistan President’s official visit to Armenia in 2012, during which a number of arrangements and agreements were signed.
Deeming it necessary to fully realize the potential of bilateral trade and economic cooperation, the parties discussed the prospects of development, including the establishment of direct air links, as well as the implementation of joint investment projects in agriculture, textile industry and other fields of mutual interest
Kurbannazar Nazarov said that in the face of Armenia, Turkmenistan sees a friendly nation and a rapidly developing reliable partner. He thanked the Prime Minister for productive work and assured that he would make every effort to enhance cooperation in the political, economic, humanitarian and cultural spheres.