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    PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN VISITED GEORGIA

    Armradio.am
    01.03.2010 10:37

    On the first day of his two-day private visit to Georgia,
    President Serzh Sargsyan in Batumi met with this counterpart Mikhail
    Sahakashvili. The two Presidents discussed issues pertinent to the
    further deepening of the Armenian-Georgian friendly relations and
    economic cooperation. They also spoke about the ongoing works to open
    the Upper Lars border crossing, President's Press Office reported.

    After the meeting, Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Mikhail Sahakashvili
    answered questions raised by journalists.

    The President of Georgia welcomed this Armenian counterpart and noted
    that his country always rejoices at Armenia's success and is saddened
    with Armenia's problems; Armenia feels the same for Georgia. "I
    believe, that these cordial relations and close cooperation are
    conditioned not only ours - the Presidents' personal input, even
    though it is important, but first of all they must be credited
    to our two nations," President Sahakashvili underlined and added,
    "Many Armenians visit this town in summer, and locals welcome them
    with pleasure. In addition, many ethnic Armenians live here and there
    is also an Armenian church. All ethnic groups coexist peacefully, and
    we are very proud of that fact and consider it to be our achievement."

    The President of Armenia expressed gratitude for the invitation
    and warm welcome and said that he heard a lot about Batumi and is
    much impressed with what he has seen on this visit. Serzh Sargsyan
    reiterated that Armenia and Georgia enjoy excellent relations and
    expressed confidence and it will last forever. "We have lived like
    brothers for thousand years and will continue to."

    Accompanied by Mikhail Sahakashvili, President Serzh Sargsyan made a
    tour of Batumi, observed construction works and investment programs
    aimed at the town's development.

    On the second day of the visit President Sargsyan visited the Armenian
    Church, where he met with representatives of the Armenian community
    of Ajaria.
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