YEREVAN, March 27. / ARKA /. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was awarded the title of honorary professor of Peking University, the press service of the Armenian leader said today.





It said Sargsyan visited Peking University on Friday as part of his state visit to China and discussed with its leadership cooperation between Armenia and China in education.





Speaking to students and faculty of the university, Sargsyan said the joint declaration on development of friendly relations between Armenia and China signed yesterday by the leaders of the two countries confirms their readiness to strengthen political dialogue and enhance economic, trade, cultural and educational cooperation.





Sargsyan spoke also about Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, its challenges and opportunities. He also touched upon the dynamically developing Armenian-Chinese relations and the prospects for their further deepening and strengthening.





"Armenians have a special respect for China, whose people have carefully preserved their historical and civilization traditions and heritage for millennia. At the same time, China is an example of a state that has achieved impressive success due to the right strategy having taken its rightful place among the leading nations of the world," said Sargsyan.





According to him, today China is an active player in international political and economic processes, contributing significantly to the maintenance of global peace and security.





"We also appreciate highly China's involvement in the processes taking place in the South Caucasus region", said Sargsyan.





"Cooperation with China in almost all areas is a priority for Armenia. Over the past years we have been feeling the friendly support of the government and people of China. Your country has helped us to overcome socio-economic difficulties of the transition period, contributing to the development of our country," said Sargsyan.





He said the two countries intend to pay special attention to the development of tourism that will enable them to better know each other. This will be prompted by establishment of direct flights between Armenia and China.





Sargsyan also spoke on Armenia's foreign policy, saying it is aimed at creating an atmosphere of political stability, security, harmony and economic development in the region.





The Armenian president then touched on the Karabakh peace process, relations between Armenia and Turkey and the approaching centenary of the Armenian genocide.-0-





17:49 27.03.2015