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A NUMBER OF AGREEMENTS SIGNED TODAY BETWEEN ARMENIA AND LATVIA
ARMENPRESS
DECEMBER 10, 2009
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: Agreements on air communication,
economic and scientific-technical cooperation, fighting against
terrorism, organized crime, illegal drug trafficking and other crimes,
cooperation in the sphere of environment protection have been signed
today between Armenia and Latvia. The documents were signed after
the face-to face meeting of the presidents of the two countries and
the extended meeting of delegations.
At a joint press conference Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that
the two leaders in the atmosphere of mutual understanding discussed
the current state of the Armenian-Latvian relations and development
prospects, exchanged thoughts over a number of international and
regional issues.
The signed documents, according to the Armenian president, will give
new impetus to the cooperation between the two states. S.
Sargsyan is sure that the signing of agreement on air communication
will be a serious impetus for the cooperation in tourism sphere.
>From the viewpoint of opening new horizons in trade-economic relations
between the two countries, the president highlighted the conduction of
business forum December 11 in Yerevan which will give an opportunity
to orient what may be done to expand bilateral economic ties.
The presidents expressed bilateral interest in cooperation in
the format of Armenia-EU relations. Armenia is interested in the
implementation of regional and bilateral projects in that direction.
S. Sargsyan expressed hope that the delegation headed by the Latvian
president will have effective meetings in Armenia which will be
an additional impetus on bringing the cooperation between the two
countries on a new level.
Latvian President Valdis Zatlers thanked Serzh Sargsyan for the
invitation to visit Armenia and the reception, noting that few times
he met his Armenian counterpart outside of Armenia.
According to him, Armenian-Latvian political relations are developing
well and it will be desirable to see the same development in the
economic sphere too: if success be registered in respect of economic
cooperation, success will be registered in ensuring welfare of
countries and peoples.
"I am accompanied with the delegation of businessmen representing
different branches of economy. I hope that this will be the launch
of development of our economic relations," he said expressing hope
that bilateral business-forum will pass successfully. According to
Latvian president, the practice shows that the regular meetings of
the businessmen of the two countries as well as the good work of the
inter-governmental commissions are factors promoting the economy of
the two countries.
Latvia had its contribution to bringing to life EU's "Eastern
Partnership" program and currently, according to the head of
that state, is ready to assist the Armenian side so that this new
opportunity of EU turns to real projects, solutions and programs:
it refers to improvement of visa regime as well as to the contract
on free trade. "We are ready to assist you with the experience,
expert work," he assured.
Latvia is interested in the whole Caucasian region which in future
will establish closer ties with EU. "Europe is also a very big market
with very big opportunities. We of course, welcome your attempts and
efforts to improve cooperation in the region and with our country. We
really believe that it will be a success," he concluded.
The visit of V. Zatlers will be wrapped up December 11.
ARMENPRESS
DECEMBER 10, 2009
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 10, ARMENPRESS: Agreements on air communication,
economic and scientific-technical cooperation, fighting against
terrorism, organized crime, illegal drug trafficking and other crimes,
cooperation in the sphere of environment protection have been signed
today between Armenia and Latvia. The documents were signed after
the face-to face meeting of the presidents of the two countries and
the extended meeting of delegations.
At a joint press conference Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that
the two leaders in the atmosphere of mutual understanding discussed
the current state of the Armenian-Latvian relations and development
prospects, exchanged thoughts over a number of international and
regional issues.
The signed documents, according to the Armenian president, will give
new impetus to the cooperation between the two states. S.
Sargsyan is sure that the signing of agreement on air communication
will be a serious impetus for the cooperation in tourism sphere.
>From the viewpoint of opening new horizons in trade-economic relations
between the two countries, the president highlighted the conduction of
business forum December 11 in Yerevan which will give an opportunity
to orient what may be done to expand bilateral economic ties.
The presidents expressed bilateral interest in cooperation in
the format of Armenia-EU relations. Armenia is interested in the
implementation of regional and bilateral projects in that direction.
S. Sargsyan expressed hope that the delegation headed by the Latvian
president will have effective meetings in Armenia which will be
an additional impetus on bringing the cooperation between the two
countries on a new level.
Latvian President Valdis Zatlers thanked Serzh Sargsyan for the
invitation to visit Armenia and the reception, noting that few times
he met his Armenian counterpart outside of Armenia.
According to him, Armenian-Latvian political relations are developing
well and it will be desirable to see the same development in the
economic sphere too: if success be registered in respect of economic
cooperation, success will be registered in ensuring welfare of
countries and peoples.
"I am accompanied with the delegation of businessmen representing
different branches of economy. I hope that this will be the launch
of development of our economic relations," he said expressing hope
that bilateral business-forum will pass successfully. According to
Latvian president, the practice shows that the regular meetings of
the businessmen of the two countries as well as the good work of the
inter-governmental commissions are factors promoting the economy of
the two countries.
Latvia had its contribution to bringing to life EU's "Eastern
Partnership" program and currently, according to the head of
that state, is ready to assist the Armenian side so that this new
opportunity of EU turns to real projects, solutions and programs:
it refers to improvement of visa regime as well as to the contract
on free trade. "We are ready to assist you with the experience,
expert work," he assured.
Latvia is interested in the whole Caucasian region which in future
will establish closer ties with EU. "Europe is also a very big market
with very big opportunities. We of course, welcome your attempts and
efforts to improve cooperation in the region and with our country. We
really believe that it will be a success," he concluded.
The visit of V. Zatlers will be wrapped up December 11.