Kocharian: Reforms Driving Force of Country DevelopmentOctober 13, 2005 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with members of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), reported the Press Service of the Armenian leader. R. Kocharian noted with satisfaction that the EBRD-Armenia relations are converting to a more actual level. He specially noted EBRD active work with the private sector. Reforms are implemented in Armenia with confidence that they are the driving force of country's development, Kocharian stated. In his words, reforms resulted in a rather impressing economic growth and the joint programs with the Bank have a certain role in it. The parties also discussed possible directions of future cooperation. R. Kocharian said he would like the EBRD to participate in development of Armenia's economy more actively.Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |