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OLEXANDR BOZHKO EXPRESSES HIGH OPINION ABOUT ARMENIAN-UKRAINIAN RELATIONS
Noyan Tapan
May 04 2006
YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN. "The Armenian-Ukrainian relations continue
developing sucessfully, and last year was a confirmation of it." The
Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Olexandr Bozhko stated this during a
press conference on May 4 at the National Press Club. According to
him, Armenia and Ukraine have some common goals, particularly both
countries strive to integrate into Europe. O. Bozhko said that today
the commodity turnover between the two countries makes 100 mln USD,
which is a good index. Over the last 4 months of 2006, trade between
Armenia and Ukraine increased 2-3fold compared with the same period
of last year. The ambassador noted that the two countries should pay
great attention to diversification of electricity generation sources
and ways of transporting the power-bearing substances. Ukraine is
currently working with Iran in this direction. Nevertheless, in the
opinion of O. Bozhko, such energy programs can be implemented only
with the assistance of Europe. As regards the sale of the 5th unit
of Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant to Russia, O. Bozhko said: "I think it
was a compulsory decision for the Armenian government, and I find it
difficult to say what prompted it to make such a decision. The decision
was taken by the Armenian government that bears responsibility for it."
Noyan Tapan
May 04 2006
YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN. "The Armenian-Ukrainian relations continue
developing sucessfully, and last year was a confirmation of it." The
Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Olexandr Bozhko stated this during a
press conference on May 4 at the National Press Club. According to
him, Armenia and Ukraine have some common goals, particularly both
countries strive to integrate into Europe. O. Bozhko said that today
the commodity turnover between the two countries makes 100 mln USD,
which is a good index. Over the last 4 months of 2006, trade between
Armenia and Ukraine increased 2-3fold compared with the same period
of last year. The ambassador noted that the two countries should pay
great attention to diversification of electricity generation sources
and ways of transporting the power-bearing substances. Ukraine is
currently working with Iran in this direction. Nevertheless, in the
opinion of O. Bozhko, such energy programs can be implemented only
with the assistance of Europe. As regards the sale of the 5th unit
of Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant to Russia, O. Bozhko said: "I think it
was a compulsory decision for the Armenian government, and I find it
difficult to say what prompted it to make such a decision. The decision
was taken by the Armenian government that bears responsibility for it."