§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on relations with Armenia; and what plans he has to visit the country in the near future. [20473]
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe enjoy excellent relations with Armenia. A British embassy will open in Yerevan later this year. We have provided substantial humanitarian aid for Armenia, and are developing a programme of technical assistance through the know-how fund.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs does not at present have plans to visit Armenia.