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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +37410. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +37410. 562543
Email: [email protected]
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
03-04-2007
Foreign Minister Oskanian Receives
Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russian Federation
On April 3, Foreign Minister Oskanian received Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign
Minister of Russian Federation, who is in Armenia on a two-day official
visit.
Welcoming the guest, Minister Oskanian stressed the importance of the
permanent dialogue established between those who lead the foreign relations
processes of the two countries. He pointed out that this dialogue provides
for the deepening of the beneficial cooperation that exists between Armenia
and Russia.
Sergey Lavrov expressed his satisfaction with the high level of
Armenia-Russia relations, as well as with the productive collaboration in
the framework of international organizations. He also pointed out that the
wide-ranging bilateral agenda includes cooperation in the spheres of
economy, culture, education and tourism.
Within the context of economic relations, the Ministers discussed the
ongoing implementation of economic projects proposed the last time the two
presidents met.
The Ministers also talked about the prospects of economic progress, noted
that there is a significant increase in trade between the two countries
since 2006. The two stressed the importance of securing dependable and
economically efficient transport communication, which will support the
implementation of bilateral and multilateral projects.
Minister Oskanian and Minister Lavrov discussed a number of issues on
regional security and stability, expressing their readiness to establish an
atmosphere of confidence in the South Caucasus. In this context, the
colleagues focused on the latest developments in the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict settlement process. The Russian Foreign Minister especially
underlined that the mediators' positions on the conflict settlement
coincide, which benefits the resolution process.
The two also exchanged views on the situation surrounding Iran, on Kosovo,
on Russian-Georgian relations, as well as on ongoing reforms within the
framework of the OSCE and the CIS.
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PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +37410. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +37410. 562543
Email: [email protected]
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
03-04-2007
Foreign Minister Oskanian Receives
Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of Russian Federation
On April 3, Foreign Minister Oskanian received Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign
Minister of Russian Federation, who is in Armenia on a two-day official
visit.
Welcoming the guest, Minister Oskanian stressed the importance of the
permanent dialogue established between those who lead the foreign relations
processes of the two countries. He pointed out that this dialogue provides
for the deepening of the beneficial cooperation that exists between Armenia
and Russia.
Sergey Lavrov expressed his satisfaction with the high level of
Armenia-Russia relations, as well as with the productive collaboration in
the framework of international organizations. He also pointed out that the
wide-ranging bilateral agenda includes cooperation in the spheres of
economy, culture, education and tourism.
Within the context of economic relations, the Ministers discussed the
ongoing implementation of economic projects proposed the last time the two
presidents met.
The Ministers also talked about the prospects of economic progress, noted
that there is a significant increase in trade between the two countries
since 2006. The two stressed the importance of securing dependable and
economically efficient transport communication, which will support the
implementation of bilateral and multilateral projects.
Minister Oskanian and Minister Lavrov discussed a number of issues on
regional security and stability, expressing their readiness to establish an
atmosphere of confidence in the South Caucasus. In this context, the
colleagues focused on the latest developments in the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict settlement process. The Russian Foreign Minister especially
underlined that the mediators' positions on the conflict settlement
coincide, which benefits the resolution process.
The two also exchanged views on the situation surrounding Iran, on Kosovo,
on Russian-Georgian relations, as well as on ongoing reforms within the
framework of the OSCE and the CIS.