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    RUSSIAN MINISTER, ARMENIAN LEADERS DISCUSS COOPERATION PROSPECTS

    RIA Novosti, Russia
    May 21 2005

    14:59

    YEREVAN, May 21 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Regional Development Minister
    Vladimir Yakovlev discussed with Armenian leaders prospects for
    bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as reforms in city
    planning, housing and communal spheres.

    Vladimir Yakovlev met with Armenian President Robert Kocharyan on
    Friday, Kocharyan's press service told RIA Novosti.

    They discussed regional and local self-government reforms in Armenia
    and Russia. Kocharyan and Yakovlev also spoke about city planning,
    housing and communal reforms.

    The sides believe that the key city development problems on
    the post-Soviet space can be can be jointly resolved by mutually
    beneficial means.

    Vladimir Yakovlev also met with Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
    Markaryan.

    They discussed prospects for bilateral trade and economic cooperation,
    the Armenian government's staff told RIA Novosti.

    The sides pointed out achievements in trade and economic and
    interregional relations and the need of their further development.

    According to Markaryan, the visits to Armenia by the governors of
    the Sverdlovsk and Perm regions (Urals) in early 2005 have promoted
    economic and trade contacts with these regions. Armenia is also
    developing contacts with Moscow.

    The sides believe that mutually beneficial trade and economic
    cooperation between the two countries has a substantial potential,
    particularly, in the spheres of business contacts, increase of
    bilateral investments and establishment of joint ventures.

    Speaking about promotion of bilateral economic relations, the sides
    pointed to the need of arranging transport communications.

    Moreover, at issue was cooperation in the spheres of tourism,
    education, science and culture. The sides believe that the Armenian
    community in Russia can play a significant role in these fields.

    The Russian regional development minister arrived in Armenia to attend
    the 21st session of the intergovernmental council for construction
    cooperation of the Commonwealth of Independent States.
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