Serzh Sargsyan highlighted the importance of OIC's taking balanced decisions on Karabakh

PanARMENIAN.Net - Within the frameworks of his official visit to Kuwait, President Serzh Sargsyan met with sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. During the meeting, Kuwaiti emir expressed belief that Mr. Sargsyan's visit would promote development and cooperation in various spheres. "There are no problems and obstacles for developing our relations. Such high-level meetings contribute to broadening ties," sheikh al-Sabah said. In his turn, Serzh Sargsyan expressed Armenia's interest in developing political dialogue and cultural and economic ties with Kuwait, stressing in that context Armenian community's role. Yerevan is ready to discuss and ensure favorable atmosphere for realization of investment programs in Armenia, President said.



Parties exchanged views over current conflict settlement processes and discussed regional security issues. Serzh Sargyan briefed Kuwaiti leader on current stage of RA-Turkish rapprochement and Karabakh process. Armenian President expressed belief that opening of diplomatic representations in both countries would contribute to more active consultations between Armenian and Kuwaiti Foreign Ministries, leading to more balanced approaches during discussions within international organizations. In that connection, President stressed that lack of information on Karabakh conflict and unacceptable and improper speculations by Azerbaijan often led Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to make inappropriate decisions over the issue.



After negotiations, RA President and Kuwaiti leader attended ceremony of signing inter-governmental agreements on agricultural, economic, educational and tourism spehres, as well as agreement on avoiding double taxation on income and immovable property, RA President's press service reports.