September 25, 2002 - 23:23 AMT
RUSSIAN DELEGATION HEADED BY SARATOV REGION GOVERNOR TO VISIT ARMENIA
The delegation of the Saratov region of Russia headed by governor Dmitry Ayatskov will visit Armenia September 27. In the course of the visit the delegation intends to familiarize with the work of local enterprises and education institutions. The governor's meeting with Armenian President Robert Kocharian is also planned. As reported by "Arka" agency referring to Russian sources, the Saratov region is interested in supplying short take-off distance Yak-42 airplanes, refrigerators and deep-freezers, gas and energy saving equipment, digital automatic telephone systems, building materials, foodstuffs, synthetic and washing detergents, alcohol and tobacco commodities to Armenia. In the course of the meeting the program of student and postgraduate exchange is planned to be discussed. Let us note that that the Russian delegation involves members of the region government and leaders of the largest enterprises and organizations.