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SERZH SARGASYAN IS POSITIVE ABOUT GEORGIA SIGNING AA
The Messenger, Georgia
June 20 2014
By Tea Mariamidze
Friday, June 20
The president of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and his delegation paid an
official visit to Georgia on June 18. The Armenian President has
already met with President Giorgi Margvelashvili, Chairman of the
Parliament Davit Usupashvili and other officials. The presidents held
a joint press conference, where they discussed the details of their
meeting, concerning current relations between Georgia and Armenia,
Georgia signing the association agreement with the EU, Armenia entering
the Eurasian Union and so on. The Armenian President also stressed that
restoration of the Abkhaz railway, through which Russia and Armenia
might link, is very important for Armenia. However, he admitted that
it is a complicated issue that requires the involvement of various
political sides.
The both Presidents stressed that signing the AA with the EU on
Georgia's side and entering of the Eurasian Union by Armenia will
have a positive effect on the countries' trade relations.
"As we know, our neighbors are joining the Customs Union soon and
Georgia is signing the AA; I want to emphasize that these steps will
have a positive influence on both countries. We have the same vision
in all directions," Margvelashvili noted.
The President of Armenia also made a comment. According to him,
when Georgia signs the AA, it will become part of a free trade zone
and this will be an extra opportunity for Georgia, as well as for
Armenian entrepreneurs, who want to make investments.
"We always respect each other's decision. We welcome the efforts of
Georgia. The most important is co-operation, trade and commercial
relations between Georgia and Armenia," Sargsyan stated.
He also added that, any conflict can be resolved through peaceful
means and within the principles of international law.
In the end, the Armenian President thanked Margvelashvili for
organizing the Gala Concert dedicated to the 300th birthday of the
famous Georgian-Armenian poet Sayat-Nova.
The Parliament Chairman Davit Usupashvili stated that the two countries
understand and respect each-other's decisions.
"Georgia and Armenia need to work together a lot. Being in different
directions and in different trade unions will not make our relations
worse, just on the contrary. We must strengthen these relations,
because we both are well aware that we cannot maintain security and
stability without each other," said the Chairman.
Concerning the Abkhaz Railway, Minister of Economy Giorgi Kvirikashvili
said that the issue was not discussed during his meeting with the
Armenian President. Minister of Reintegration Paata Zakareishvili said
that the issue requires a special format and regulation of various
issues with Russia.
http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/3141_june_20_2014/3141_tea.html
From: Baghdasarian
The Messenger, Georgia
June 20 2014
By Tea Mariamidze
Friday, June 20
The president of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and his delegation paid an
official visit to Georgia on June 18. The Armenian President has
already met with President Giorgi Margvelashvili, Chairman of the
Parliament Davit Usupashvili and other officials. The presidents held
a joint press conference, where they discussed the details of their
meeting, concerning current relations between Georgia and Armenia,
Georgia signing the association agreement with the EU, Armenia entering
the Eurasian Union and so on. The Armenian President also stressed that
restoration of the Abkhaz railway, through which Russia and Armenia
might link, is very important for Armenia. However, he admitted that
it is a complicated issue that requires the involvement of various
political sides.
The both Presidents stressed that signing the AA with the EU on
Georgia's side and entering of the Eurasian Union by Armenia will
have a positive effect on the countries' trade relations.
"As we know, our neighbors are joining the Customs Union soon and
Georgia is signing the AA; I want to emphasize that these steps will
have a positive influence on both countries. We have the same vision
in all directions," Margvelashvili noted.
The President of Armenia also made a comment. According to him,
when Georgia signs the AA, it will become part of a free trade zone
and this will be an extra opportunity for Georgia, as well as for
Armenian entrepreneurs, who want to make investments.
"We always respect each other's decision. We welcome the efforts of
Georgia. The most important is co-operation, trade and commercial
relations between Georgia and Armenia," Sargsyan stated.
He also added that, any conflict can be resolved through peaceful
means and within the principles of international law.
In the end, the Armenian President thanked Margvelashvili for
organizing the Gala Concert dedicated to the 300th birthday of the
famous Georgian-Armenian poet Sayat-Nova.
The Parliament Chairman Davit Usupashvili stated that the two countries
understand and respect each-other's decisions.
"Georgia and Armenia need to work together a lot. Being in different
directions and in different trade unions will not make our relations
worse, just on the contrary. We must strengthen these relations,
because we both are well aware that we cannot maintain security and
stability without each other," said the Chairman.
Concerning the Abkhaz Railway, Minister of Economy Giorgi Kvirikashvili
said that the issue was not discussed during his meeting with the
Armenian President. Minister of Reintegration Paata Zakareishvili said
that the issue requires a special format and regulation of various
issues with Russia.
http://www.messenger.com.ge/issues/3141_june_20_2014/3141_tea.html
From: Baghdasarian