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PRESS RELEASE

30-08-2005

Minister Vartan Oskanian receives Rafael Bielsa, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina

August 30, 2005

On August 30, Minister Vartan Oskanian received Rafael Antonio
Bielsa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship
of Argentina.

Greeting the distinguished guest and highly evaluating the level of
Armenian-Argentinean relations, Minister Oskanian emphasized the role
of the current visit, for enhancing bilateral ties. Sides touched upon
Armenian-Argentinean current relations and the perspectives of future
developments. Both ministers underlined the necessity for political
dialogue on the issues of bilateral interests and for holding regular
high-level visits.

Emphasis was put on the essential role of the Armenian community of
Argentina, in the strengthening of existing friendly relations between
the two nations. In this context, Minister Oskanian appreciated
the increase of Argentinean investment in the economy of Armenia
especially in regards to the renovation of Zvartnots International
Airport by E.Ernekian, the director of "Corporacion America".

Several international issues were also discussed, particularly the
position of the two countries regarding UN reforms. Minister Oskanian
briefed his counter-part on the recent developments of the Nagorno
Karabakh peace process.

Sides noted the necessity of opening an Argentinean embassy in Armenia
and the potential benefits to Armenian-Argentinean political, economic
and commercial relations.

The meeting ended with the signing of an Agreement between the
Governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Argentina
on Cooperation in the field of plant protection and phytosanitary
quarantine.