Opposition representatives were an exception

During the meeting the parties pointed out the importance of signing a basic agreement on friendship and cooperation

In the course of the conversation bilateral cooperation was discussed

R. Kocharian expressed hope that in the course of a year the CIS leaders will succeed in deciding on essential reforms to be carried out.

During the meeting the parties noted that the coming mutual visits of the Presidents of the two countries will contribute to the consolidation of ties and attach a new quality to them.

However, the parties to conflict should themselves arrive at a solution of the problem, the diplomat noted.

It should be reminded that the issue was thoroughly discussed by the Armenian authorities and Gazprom leaders during their visit to Yerevan this July.

The opening of the border is beneficial not only for Armenia but for the eastern regions of Turkey as well, the diplomat noted

Ambassador Terry Hacala expressed assurance that the Armenian-Finnish relations will develop both in military and in economic and cultural cooperation.

Reno Harnish is convinced that the declaration of the NATO exercise in Azerbaijan invalid will have negative influence upon the country's position in Partnership for Peace Program.