July 1, 2005 - 13:35 AMT
INFLUENTIAL ARMENIAN COMMUNITY OF LEBANON - BRIDGE BETWEEN TWO STATES
Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian met today with Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, RA MFA press center reported. The Minister congratulated Mr. Berri with the re-election to the post. The interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the consistent development of the Armenian-Lebanese interparliamentary elections and formation of friendship groups. The parties also attended to issues referring to consolidation of business ties and activation of mutual visits. In this view Nabih Berri attached importance to the activities of the Lebanese deputies of Armenian origin adding that the Armenian community is a bridge between the two states. To note, during the parliamentary elections held in Lebanon this year 6 delegates of the Armenian community received deputy mandates.