The President received delegation of the representatives of the parliament of New South Wales and the Armenian National Committee of Australia

Today, the President received the delegation of the representatives of the parliament of New South Wales and the Armenian National Committee of Australia, headed by the Chairman of the state’s parliamentary Australian-Armenian Friendship Group Jonathan O’Dea.

Serzh Sargsyan welcomed the delegation from Australia in our country, every member of which, according to the President, has brought significant contribution to the strengthening of the Armenian-Australian relations, as well as to the introduction and promotion in Australia of the issues vital for Armenia. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of such visits which provide the best opportunity to familiarize with Armenia and developments in the region, to receive answers to the questions, to establish a direct contact with the partners as well as to learn about the Armenian history, culture and traditions. Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude to the members of the delegation for the strengthening of the Armenian-Australian interstate relations, for their vigorous activities related to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the right of the people of the NKR for self-determination.

At the meeting, the parties also stressed the role of the Australian-Armenian community which is small but is well-organized and rather influential in the social and political life of Australia. The interlocutors underscored also deepening cooperation between Armenia and Australia in the interparliamentary format and in international settings.

The Chairman of the parliamentary Australian-Armenian Friendship Group Jonathan O’Dea noted that the Parliament of New South Wales is a multiparty body and that his delegation comprises representatives of all political forces, therefore he is authorized on behalf of the Parliament to reiterate Australia’s desire and readiness to continuously develop and deepen relations with the friendly Armenia in all areas.