Belgium hails Armenia’s efforts for normalization of relations with Turkey![]() May 11, 2010 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed Belgian Ambassador to Armenia Stephane De Loecker handed his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. The Armenian President congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment, expressing hope that he will contribute to the development of the Armenian-Belgian relations. The sides emphasized the importance of cooperation within the framework of the Eastern Partnership. The two men also referred to regional problems. Specifically, Amb. de Locker said that the Belgian government welcomes Armenia’s efforts aimed at normalization of relations with Turkey and supports this complicated process. At the diplomat’s request, Mr. Sargsyan briefed on Yerevan approaches to the Karabakh conflict settlement. Besides, the parties discussed the Armenian President’s upcoming visit to Brussels, expressing hope that it will serve as a new impetus for boosting the Armenian-Belgian relations, the presidential press service reported. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |