Thursday, 27 January 2011
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan’s congratulations on India’s National Day
On January 26, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended a reception held on India’s National Day at the Embassy of India in Armenia.
On behalf of the Armenian government, the Prime Minister congratulated those present on the holiday wishing peace, prosperity, well-being and progress to the people of India.
According to Tigran Sargsyan, as the cradle of ancient civilizations India has made a valuable spiritual, intellectual, historical and cultural contribution to the global cultural heritage. Today’s India continues taking an important share in the global developments. The head of government said to be convinced that the preservation and development of ties of friendship between the Armenian and Indian peoples is the duty of the two governments.
Tigran Sargsyan thanked the government of India for the joint projects implemented in Armenia, especially in the cultural and educational spheres. “We are convinced that President Serzh Sargsyan’s upcoming visit to India will help strengthen bonds between the two States,” the Prime Minister noted and expressed hope that the years ahead will be fruitful in terms of expanded bilateral relations.
Stressing that the two heads of State are intent on furthering trade and economic exchanges, Indian Ambassador to Armenia Achal Kumar Malhotra noticed in turn that Indian-Armenian ties have a 2000-year-long history. He further pointed out that the economy of India boasted a great deal of flexibility throughout the global crisis with a 9 % growth index. “India is a democratic country which seeks to ensure harmonious development and prosperity,” Achal Kumar Malhotra stated in part.
The reception was attended by intellectuals and representatives of diplomatic corps.
