ArmInfo.I am glad to state that Armenia and Canada have similar positions on many issues of the international and bilateral agenda. The head of the Armenian government Nikol Pashinyan said this today at a joint press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during his official visit to Armenia in Yerevan.
He assured that Trudeau is well informed about the events in Armenia in terms of establishing the rule of law and democracy, and supports these changes. Pashinyan also stated that a warm, friendly environment reigns between the two countries, which should be used for development of business ties. In turn, Prime Minister of Canada Trudeau stressed that public support is necessary for the implementation of democratic reforms in the country. "We are united by the desire to establish public justice, and on this basis we will continue our cooperation," said Trudeau.
He stressed that the Armenian-Canadian relations have historical roots, from the time of the resettlement to Canada of Armenian refugees, who later became an integral part of this country and enriched its culture and social life. "60 thousand Armenians live in Canada now. We have always welcomed the immigrants, they enrich the country, its life. And now we, like Armenia, warmly welcomed refugees from Syria," noted Trudeau.
He recalled that his friendship with Armenia began in deep childhood, when he in 1984 with his father, the then Prime Minister of Canada, visited Soviet Armenia at that time. "And now I am very impressed with my visit to Armenia, the warm welcome extended to me, as well as the high level of organization in Yerevan of the 17th Francophonie Summit. My current visit to Armenia will further strengthen our relations," Trudeau said.