AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARF AND FAIR RUSSIA PARTY SIGNED IN MOSCOW
Yerkir.am
July 06, 2007
On July 3, the ARF delegation including member of the ARF Bureau
Vahan Hovhannissian, representative of the ARF's Supreme Body Armen
Rustamian, officer in charge of the Hay Dat Moscow Office Yuri Navoyan
met the chairman of the Fair Russia Party, Chairman of the Russian
Federal Council Sergey Mironov.
Issues connected with bilateral and international cooperation
were discussed during the meeting. An agreement was reached among
others that the two Parties will organize exchange of legislative
experience. A working meeting of leftist Parties will be held in
autumn in Moscow to establish a regional association of socialist
and social-democratic Parties in the CIS. The ARF and the Fair Russia
Party signed a cooperation agreement after which the representatives
of the two Parties had a joint press conference.
Armen Rustamian and Sergey Mironov commented on the role of
their Parties in the political systems of Russia and Armenia, a
series of legislative initiatives as well as issues of inter-party
cooperation. Mironov expressed his confidence that cooperation between
the ARF and the Fair Russia Party will contribute to the strengthening
of ties between the leftist Parties in the CIS.
Vahan Hovhannissian stated that establishment of a regional association
of leftist Parties of the CIS is an urgent task. Armen Rustamian
stressed that cooperation is established between two political Parties
that have similar value systems. Rustamian emphasized that the existing
strategic cooperation between Armenia and Russia obliges to have such
cooperation between Parties.
Rustamian believes the signed agreement is meant to use the tremendous
potential that has been accumulated on the inter-governmental level.
Agreement On Cooperation between the "Fair Russia:
Homeland/pensioners/life" Party (the Russian Federation) and the
Armenian Revolutionary Party (Republic of Armenia)
the "Fair Russia: Homeland/Pensioners/Life" Party (the Russian
Federation) and the Armenian Revolutionary Party (Republic of Armenia),
hereinafter referred to as "Parties",
Sharing the values of social justice and patriotism, Deriving from
the principles of sovereignty and independence, full equality, mutual
respect and non-interference into the Parties' internal affairs,
Building on the tradition of centuries-old friendship and good
neighborly relations between the Russian and the Armenian nations,
Aiming at the strengthening of mutual trust and understanding and
establishment of more constructive relations between the Russian
and the Armenian nations, Taking into consideration the geopolitical
realities that affect the national interests of Russia and Armenia,
and taking into consideration the contribution of public diplomacy
to ensuring peace and stability in the South Caucasus and adjacent
regions, Reaffirming their determination to ensure a dignified life for
the working class, pensioners, war and labor veterans, and enhancement
of opportunities for fulfillment of the potential of the youth,
Have agreed on the following:
1. To sign and implement the present agreement on cooperation.
Each of the Parties shall implement the present agreement in accordance
with its national legislation, the by-laws of the Parties, and based
on its political principles.
2. Carry out mutual cooperation in the following sectors: - development
of inter-party political dialog, - support to strengthening and
development of th ethe political, defense, economic, cultural and other
relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia,
- protection of the interests of the Russian and Armenian communities
in the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation respectively,
and creation of favorable conditions for the Parties for efficient
work of their citizens abroad, - exchange of experience on party
building and party activities, fostering international relations for
each of the Parties.
3. Cooperate in the following format: - exchange visits of the Parties'
delegations on different levels, -organization of joint social,
political and other events on issues of interest for the Parties, -
organizing consultations and exchange of opinions, - regular exchange
of information on the Parties' activities, - ensuring information
coverage of the Parties' activities in Russia and Armenia respectively,
- mutual support aimed at fostering international relations with
friendly Parties and movements, - coordination of the Parties'
positions in different international forums and organizations, -
exchange of experience, training and capacity building, - fostering
ties between the parliamentary factions of the two Parties in
the legislative bodies of Russia and Armenia, - establishment and
development of ties between the Parties' regional, youth, student
and other structures, - cooperation on other issues of mutual interest.
The present agreement shall serve as the foundation for any further
agreements and programs deemed necessary by the Parties.
The Parties can revise or terminate the agreement by extending the
respective notice to the other Party. If one of the Parties notifies
the other about its intention not to follow the provisions of the
present agreement, the agreement shall be terminated upon receipt of
the Party of such notification.
All annexes and amendments to the present agreement shall be made in
writing and be signed by the Parties' authorized representatives.
The agreement shall enter into force upon signature by the Parties.
The agreement is made on July 3, 2007, in Moscow, in two copies in
Russian and Armenian languages, the originals deposited with each of
the Parties being equally valid.
On behalf of the FAIR RUSSIA: HOMELAND/PENSIONERS/LIFE PARTY Sergey
MIRONOV
On behalf of the ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION PARTY Armen
RUSTAMIAN
Yerkir.am
July 06, 2007
On July 3, the ARF delegation including member of the ARF Bureau
Vahan Hovhannissian, representative of the ARF's Supreme Body Armen
Rustamian, officer in charge of the Hay Dat Moscow Office Yuri Navoyan
met the chairman of the Fair Russia Party, Chairman of the Russian
Federal Council Sergey Mironov.
Issues connected with bilateral and international cooperation
were discussed during the meeting. An agreement was reached among
others that the two Parties will organize exchange of legislative
experience. A working meeting of leftist Parties will be held in
autumn in Moscow to establish a regional association of socialist
and social-democratic Parties in the CIS. The ARF and the Fair Russia
Party signed a cooperation agreement after which the representatives
of the two Parties had a joint press conference.
Armen Rustamian and Sergey Mironov commented on the role of
their Parties in the political systems of Russia and Armenia, a
series of legislative initiatives as well as issues of inter-party
cooperation. Mironov expressed his confidence that cooperation between
the ARF and the Fair Russia Party will contribute to the strengthening
of ties between the leftist Parties in the CIS.
Vahan Hovhannissian stated that establishment of a regional association
of leftist Parties of the CIS is an urgent task. Armen Rustamian
stressed that cooperation is established between two political Parties
that have similar value systems. Rustamian emphasized that the existing
strategic cooperation between Armenia and Russia obliges to have such
cooperation between Parties.
Rustamian believes the signed agreement is meant to use the tremendous
potential that has been accumulated on the inter-governmental level.
Agreement On Cooperation between the "Fair Russia:
Homeland/pensioners/life" Party (the Russian Federation) and the
Armenian Revolutionary Party (Republic of Armenia)
the "Fair Russia: Homeland/Pensioners/Life" Party (the Russian
Federation) and the Armenian Revolutionary Party (Republic of Armenia),
hereinafter referred to as "Parties",
Sharing the values of social justice and patriotism, Deriving from
the principles of sovereignty and independence, full equality, mutual
respect and non-interference into the Parties' internal affairs,
Building on the tradition of centuries-old friendship and good
neighborly relations between the Russian and the Armenian nations,
Aiming at the strengthening of mutual trust and understanding and
establishment of more constructive relations between the Russian
and the Armenian nations, Taking into consideration the geopolitical
realities that affect the national interests of Russia and Armenia,
and taking into consideration the contribution of public diplomacy
to ensuring peace and stability in the South Caucasus and adjacent
regions, Reaffirming their determination to ensure a dignified life for
the working class, pensioners, war and labor veterans, and enhancement
of opportunities for fulfillment of the potential of the youth,
Have agreed on the following:
1. To sign and implement the present agreement on cooperation.
Each of the Parties shall implement the present agreement in accordance
with its national legislation, the by-laws of the Parties, and based
on its political principles.
2. Carry out mutual cooperation in the following sectors: - development
of inter-party political dialog, - support to strengthening and
development of th ethe political, defense, economic, cultural and other
relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia,
- protection of the interests of the Russian and Armenian communities
in the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation respectively,
and creation of favorable conditions for the Parties for efficient
work of their citizens abroad, - exchange of experience on party
building and party activities, fostering international relations for
each of the Parties.
3. Cooperate in the following format: - exchange visits of the Parties'
delegations on different levels, -organization of joint social,
political and other events on issues of interest for the Parties, -
organizing consultations and exchange of opinions, - regular exchange
of information on the Parties' activities, - ensuring information
coverage of the Parties' activities in Russia and Armenia respectively,
- mutual support aimed at fostering international relations with
friendly Parties and movements, - coordination of the Parties'
positions in different international forums and organizations, -
exchange of experience, training and capacity building, - fostering
ties between the parliamentary factions of the two Parties in
the legislative bodies of Russia and Armenia, - establishment and
development of ties between the Parties' regional, youth, student
and other structures, - cooperation on other issues of mutual interest.
The present agreement shall serve as the foundation for any further
agreements and programs deemed necessary by the Parties.
The Parties can revise or terminate the agreement by extending the
respective notice to the other Party. If one of the Parties notifies
the other about its intention not to follow the provisions of the
present agreement, the agreement shall be terminated upon receipt of
the Party of such notification.
All annexes and amendments to the present agreement shall be made in
writing and be signed by the Parties' authorized representatives.
The agreement shall enter into force upon signature by the Parties.
The agreement is made on July 3, 2007, in Moscow, in two copies in
Russian and Armenian languages, the originals deposited with each of
the Parties being equally valid.
On behalf of the FAIR RUSSIA: HOMELAND/PENSIONERS/LIFE PARTY Sergey
MIRONOV
On behalf of the ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION PARTY Armen
RUSTAMIAN
