President Sargsyan: Armenia signifies reinforcement of bilateral ties with China

Within the framework of the visit to China, President Serzh Sargsyan visited Shanxi province May 3 and participated in the opening ceremony of the “Shanxi -Nairit” joint enterprise.

The delegation headed by the President left for the Shanxi capital of Taiyuan, where President Sargsyan met the Governor of Shanxi, Van Xishan. During the meeting the Governor welcomed the guests, presented the social-economic situation, as well as the current tendencies in the province, referred to its historical-cultural heritage.

Governor Van Xishan thanked the Armenian delegation for visiting Shanxi pavilion during Shanghai Expo 2010 opening ceremony.

Speaking on economic issues, Shanxi Governor referred to the steps they had taken during the world economic crisis and their results and voiced hope that economic cooperation with Armenia will contribute to the development of the province.

In turn, President Sargsyan thanked the Governor for warm reception. “Still in Yerevan, I knew about your province being a developing industrial province with rich cultural heritage, though, people are your greatest riches – tolerant, hardworking and creative,” Serzh Sargsyan said.

Referring to cooperation with China, President Sargsyan highlighted that Armenia signifies reinforcement of bilateral ties with China.

According to Serzh Sargsyan, Shanxi –Nairit is a natural bridge to develop bilateral relations.

Panorama.am recalls that upon the invitation of the President of People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao, President Serzh Sargsyan left for China April 29 on a working visit. During his visit President Sargsyan attended the opening ceremony of Shanghai Expo 2010, had meetings with PRC President Hu Jintao, Suzhou Mayor Yan Li. The Armenian President had meetings with representatives of leading Chinese companies.

On the final day of his visit, President Sargsyan was present at the ceremony of inauguration of Shanxi-Nairit plant.