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07, 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan gave an official dinner in honor of the President of the Republic of Poland
President Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan gave an official dinner in honor of the President of the Republic of Poland and Mrs. Anna Komorowska.
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President Serzh Sargsyan’s Toast at the official dinner in honor of the President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski
Mr. President,
Dear Mrs. Komorowska,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I cordially welcome you and your delegation to the hospitable Armenian land.
The Armenian-Polish interstate relations anchored on close relations of our two peoples which date back almost 700 years. After the fall of the Armenian Ani kingdom, which resulted from the invasions of barbaric Seljuk Turks, back in the 14th century thousands of the expelled Armenians found refuge in the Polish land. Thanks to their exemplary and peaceful character, the Armenians won sympathy and respect of the Polish people and became an indivisible part of its creative spirit and artistic mind. Historical references testify that in the 14th century, the Polish King Kazimierz III the Great, who was admired for his town-planning and development zeal, among his loyal subjects had also Armenians, who served with great dedication and used their construction talent for the creation of medieval Polish architectural landmarks.
Historical records of more recent times reveal that in order to regulate the life of the Armenian community of Poland, in 1519 King Sigismund August I issued a special decree permitting Armenians to follow the rules of Mkhitar Gosh’s “Datastanagirk” (the code of laws).
In various strata of the Polish society, in the country’s political, administrative, cultural and scientific circles the Armenian presence is observable. Names of the Renaissance poet Simon Simonovich, renowned artist and man of arts Teodor Axentowicz, celebrated film director Jerzy Kavalerovich are worth mentioning. It is obvious that we have been linked by solid bridges.
Our people created rich cultural heritage which we can proudly present to the world. With this regard, Armenia attaches the utmost importance to the development of the Armenian-Polish cultural cooperation. Among the latest achievements in that area, I would like to mention sponsoring in Yerevan of the Artistic Week dedicated to the outstanding Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki and his music, which has become a good tradition and is highly appreciated by the Armenian public; joint events organized in Armenia last November and dedicated to the 200th birth anniversary of Chopin, as well as the events to be organized in Yerevan, which was declared by the UNESCO the World Book Capital for 2012, which also include joint publication of the gems of the Armenian and Polish literatures.
I am proud to note that Armenian-Polish interstate relations develop on a regular basis. Especially in the last eighteen months the political dialogue has been conducted on a high level and has become regular. In particular, last year we were honored to host Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Yerevan. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense have also visited Armenia. The Speaker of the Armenian Parliament visited Poland. Two sessions of the Armenian-Polish intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation were held in Yerevan and Warsaw. Friendship Groups in the Parliaments of Poland and Armenia have established regular contacts.
Mr. President,
I once again wish success to your country in the responsible task of presiding in the EU. Our relations with Poland are also important from the viewpoint of the Armenia-EU cooperation, particularly because Poland is the Co-author and advocate of the Eastern Partnership. I am confident that it’s an excellent guarantee of our future mutually beneficial cooperation.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am sure that through our joint efforts we will be able not only to preserve friendly relations between our two state, which develop in the atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding, but further improve them, relying on our traditional ties and using existing potential.
Allow me to raise toast for you, Mr. President, Mrs. Komorowska and the Polish people, whose talented sons and daughters made considerable contribution to the development of the mankind.
I wish our countries peace and prosperity, and long live the Armenian-Polish friendship!
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After the official dinner, the Presidents of Armenia and Poland took a walk at the Republic Square, about the Singing Fountains and listened to the pieces of the Armenian and Polish music. The two Presidents were greeted by the citizens of Yerevan. Later, Serzh Sargsyan and Bronislaw Komorowski visited one of Yerevan cafes.
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President Serzh Sargsyan’s Toast at the official dinner in honor of the President of the Republic of Poland Bronislaw Komorowski
Mr. President,
Dear Mrs. Komorowska,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I cordially welcome you and your delegation to the hospitable Armenian land.
The Armenian-Polish interstate relations anchored on close relations of our two peoples which date back almost 700 years. After the fall of the Armenian Ani kingdom, which resulted from the invasions of barbaric Seljuk Turks, back in the 14th century thousands of the expelled Armenians found refuge in the Polish land. Thanks to their exemplary and peaceful character, the Armenians won sympathy and respect of the Polish people and became an indivisible part of its creative spirit and artistic mind. Historical references testify that in the 14th century, the Polish King Kazimierz III the Great, who was admired for his town-planning and development zeal, among his loyal subjects had also Armenians, who served with great dedication and used their construction talent for the creation of medieval Polish architectural landmarks.
Historical records of more recent times reveal that in order to regulate the life of the Armenian community of Poland, in 1519 King Sigismund August I issued a special decree permitting Armenians to follow the rules of Mkhitar Gosh’s “Datastanagirk” (the code of laws).
In various strata of the Polish society, in the country’s political, administrative, cultural and scientific circles the Armenian presence is observable. Names of the Renaissance poet Simon Simonovich, renowned artist and man of arts Teodor Axentowicz, celebrated film director Jerzy Kavalerovich are worth mentioning. It is obvious that we have been linked by solid bridges.
Our people created rich cultural heritage which we can proudly present to the world. With this regard, Armenia attaches the utmost importance to the development of the Armenian-Polish cultural cooperation. Among the latest achievements in that area, I would like to mention sponsoring in Yerevan of the Artistic Week dedicated to the outstanding Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki and his music, which has become a good tradition and is highly appreciated by the Armenian public; joint events organized in Armenia last November and dedicated to the 200th birth anniversary of Chopin, as well as the events to be organized in Yerevan, which was declared by the UNESCO the World Book Capital for 2012, which also include joint publication of the gems of the Armenian and Polish literatures.
I am proud to note that Armenian-Polish interstate relations develop on a regular basis. Especially in the last eighteen months the political dialogue has been conducted on a high level and has become regular. In particular, last year we were honored to host Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Yerevan. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense have also visited Armenia. The Speaker of the Armenian Parliament visited Poland. Two sessions of the Armenian-Polish intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation were held in Yerevan and Warsaw. Friendship Groups in the Parliaments of Poland and Armenia have established regular contacts.
Mr. President,
I once again wish success to your country in the responsible task of presiding in the EU. Our relations with Poland are also important from the viewpoint of the Armenia-EU cooperation, particularly because Poland is the Co-author and advocate of the Eastern Partnership. I am confident that it’s an excellent guarantee of our future mutually beneficial cooperation.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am sure that through our joint efforts we will be able not only to preserve friendly relations between our two state, which develop in the atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding, but further improve them, relying on our traditional ties and using existing potential.
Allow me to raise toast for you, Mr. President, Mrs. Komorowska and the Polish people, whose talented sons and daughters made considerable contribution to the development of the mankind.
I wish our countries peace and prosperity, and long live the Armenian-Polish friendship!
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After the official dinner, the Presidents of Armenia and Poland took a walk at the Republic Square, about the Singing Fountains and listened to the pieces of the Armenian and Polish music. The two Presidents were greeted by the citizens of Yerevan. Later, Serzh Sargsyan and Bronislaw Komorowski visited one of Yerevan cafes.