February 18, 2005 - 16:45 AMT
RUSSIA GOING TO SOLVE EXPLOITATION PROBLEMS WITH ARMENIAN ENTERPRISES CONVEYED TO IT WITHIN SHORTEST TERMS
Russia is going to solve the problems with the exploitation of the Armenian enterprises conveyed to it within the framework of the Property for Debt agreement within the shortest terms, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during the meeting with Armenian President Robert Kocharian. The parties expressed satisfaction with the high level of the Armenian-Russian cooperation and considered the issues of regional communication highlighting the necessity of its expansion what will contribute to the development of the many-sided economic cooperation and the settlement of regional conflicts. They also discussed the current process of the Karabakh conflict peaceful settlement and the bilateral cooperation within international structures. Sergey Lavrov conveyed Vladimir Putin's regards to Robert Kocharian and informed of the Russian President's forthcoming visit to Armenia, which will give a start to the festivities to be held within the year of Russia in Armenia.