China-Armenia relations

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Chinese ambulances help raise 103 service efficiency in Armenia
June 17, 2011 - 12:52 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Urban and provincial medical centers on Armenia will be gifted 88 ambulances in the framework of an agreement signed on December 27, 2010 between the governments of Armenia and China.

“The ambulances will drive into Health Ministry park in a week,” Armenian Healthcare Minister Harutyun Kushkyan told a briefing in the governmental press office, adding that the park has not been renewed within the past 20 years.

According to him, the ambulances will help improve the activity of 103 service. “Service employees will inform the nearby hospital about a patient for it to be ready to render the essential assistance,” he said.

http://www.panarmenian.net/eng/news/72686/

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Sarkisian Begins State Visit To China

Emil Danielyan
Հրապարակված է՝ 24.03.2015

President Serzh Sarkisian flew to Beijing on Tuesday for a four-day state visit aimed at cementing Armenia’s warm relations with China.

Sarkisian’s office said he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks that will be followed by the signing of Chinese-Armenian agreements meant to “develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation in a number of areas.”

In a statement, the office said Sarkisian will also hold talks with the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, and parliament speaker, Zhang Dejiang, and deliver a speech at Peking University.

Relations between the two states have been cordial throughout Armenia’s independence not least because of successive Armenian governments’ unconditional support for Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan. Xi’s predecessor, Hu Jintao, described Armenia as his country’s “trustworthy friend” when he received Sarkisian in Shanghai in 2010.
China -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, meet in Shanghai, 3May2010China -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, meet in Shanghai, 3May2010

The Chinese government has supported the South Caucasus nation financially on an annual basis ever since 1999. Chinese aid to Yerevan amounted to $37 million between 2012 and 2014. It is due to total about $10 million this year.

Meeting with then Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian in 2013, Li said his government will encourage Chinese businesspeople to invest in the Armenian economy and import more Armenian goods. “We want to see Armenian cognac, xxxelry items and precious stones in the Chinese market,” the Chinese premier said.

China is Armenia’s second largest trading partner, with the total volume of bilateral commerce soaring by almost 30 percent to $590 million in 2014. Armenian exports to the People’s Republic nearly tripled to $170 million, according to Armenian government data.

Chinese-Armenian military ties appear to have also deepened in recent years. The two states signed 2012 what the Armenian Defense Ministry called an “agreement on military and military-technical cooperation” during a visit to Yerevan by a high-level delegation from the Chinese National Defense Ministry. Several other Chinese military officials visited the Armenian capital later in 2012 to lecture Armenia’s top army generals on China’s traditional strategies of warfare.

In 2011, the Armenian military reportedly acquired Chinese AR1A multiple-launch rocket systems with a firing range of up to 130 kilometers. It already had in its arsenal less advanced WM-80 rockets systems also manufactured in China.

Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian highlighted the military cooperation with a December 2013 trip to China.

http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/26918842.html

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Sarkisian Begins State Visit To China

Emil Danielyan
Հրապարակված է՝ 24.03.2015

President Serzh Sarkisian flew to Beijing on Tuesday for a four-day state visit aimed at cementing Armenia’s warm relations with China.

Sarkisian’s office said he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for talks that will be followed by the signing of Chinese-Armenian agreements meant to “develop and strengthen bilateral cooperation in a number of areas.”

In a statement, the office said Sarkisian will also hold talks with the Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, and parliament speaker, Zhang Dejiang, and deliver a speech at Peking University.

Relations between the two states have been cordial throughout Armenia’s independence not least because of successive Armenian governments’ unconditional support for Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan. Xi’s predecessor, Hu Jintao, described Armenia as his country’s “trustworthy friend” when he received Sarkisian in Shanghai in 2010.
China -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, meet in Shanghai, 3May2010China -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian and his Chinese counterpart, Hu Jintao, meet in Shanghai, 3May2010

The Chinese government has supported the South Caucasus nation financially on an annual basis ever since 1999. Chinese aid to Yerevan amounted to $37 million between 2012 and 2014. It is due to total about $10 million this year.

Meeting with then Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian in 2013, Li said his government will encourage Chinese businesspeople to invest in the Armenian economy and import more Armenian goods. “We want to see Armenian cognac, xxxelry items and precious stones in the Chinese market,” the Chinese premier said.

China is Armenia’s second largest trading partner, with the total volume of bilateral commerce soaring by almost 30 percent to $590 million in 2014. Armenian exports to the People’s Republic nearly tripled to $170 million, according to Armenian government data.

Chinese-Armenian military ties appear to have also deepened in recent years. The two states signed 2012 what the Armenian Defense Ministry called an “agreement on military and military-technical cooperation” during a visit to Yerevan by a high-level delegation from the Chinese National Defense Ministry. Several other Chinese military officials visited the Armenian capital later in 2012 to lecture Armenia’s top army generals on China’s traditional strategies of warfare.

In 2011, the Armenian military reportedly acquired Chinese AR1A multiple-launch rocket systems with a firing range of up to 130 kilometers. It already had in its arsenal less advanced WM-80 rockets systems also manufactured in China.

Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian highlighted the military cooperation with a December 2013 trip to China.

http://www.azatutyun.am/content/article/26918842.html

I'm expecting big things from this trip, hope we can start talking about more military deals. We need to develop a special relationship with the Chinese. We are on the right path with our surprising military ties and China's frequent donations to Armenia.

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I'm expecting big things from this trip, hope we can start talking about more military deals. We need to develop a special relationship with the Chinese. We are on the right path with our surprising military ties and China's frequent donations to Armenia.

yes. very commendable foreign policy by our governments in this regards
China represents the future in many ways, and its an incredible bonus that we've developed this relationship.
More on the Chinese Weapons industry

http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/03/20/chinas-weapons-of-mass-consumption/?utm_content=bufferd4f4a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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Chinese President Accepts Invitation to Visit Armenia



BEIJIN (ArmRadio)—On a state visit to the People’s Republic of China, Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian had a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday. Upon the conclusion of a high-level meeting the leaders of the two countries signed a joint declaration on further development and deepening of cooperation and relations between Armenia and China.

The parties pledged to continue the relations based on mutual respect, equality and reciprocal interests, expand the cooperation in the political, commercial-economic, humanitarian and other spheres for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

The Armenian party reiterated its support for China’s policy, and expressed its stance against the independence of Taiwan. Armenia reiterated it would establish no ties with Taiwan, as it sees Taiwan as an integral part of China.

The Chinese party, in turn, expressed its support for the peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict on the basis of the basic principles of the UN Charter and the universal norms of international law.

Xi Jinping accepted Sarkisian’s invitation to pay a state visit to Armenia. The date of the visit is yet to be determined.

Trade with China makes about 10 percent of Armenia’s total international trade, having growth from 8 percent a year ago.

As part of his visit, Sarkisian plans to meet with Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Republic of China’s National People’s Congress, and Li Keqiang, Premier of the State Council. Sarkisian will be hosted at Peking University where he will deliver a speech.

http://asbarez.com/133306/chinese-president-accepts-invitation-to-visit-armenia/