ARMENIA CONTRIBUTES TO STABILITY IN IRAQ – FOREIGN MINISTER
Arminfo
3 May 07
Yerevan, 3 May: Armenia has made its humble contribution in the
establishment of security and stability in Iraq, Armenian Foreign
Minister Vardan Oskanyan said in Egypt’s Sharm al-Shaykh city today.
Oskanyan participated in the conference dedicated to the launch of
the International Compact with Iraq.
The document is meant to implement the strategy of the national
development of Iraq. Delegations from 70 countries took part in
the conference.
The press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry has quoted Oskanyan
as saying that the small Armenian Diaspora in Iraq has also contributed
to the process, as Armenians have always felt the Arab hospitality
and certain obligation connected with it.
Oskanyan spoke about the ethnic character of the document to be
launched. A successful implementation of the document will be done
through three factors. The factors are the ethnic and religious
dialogue, the involvement of neighbouring countries in the development
of Iraq, and the strengthening of Iraq’s national identity.