Armenian, Serbian FMs discuss Kosovo
Armenia's Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian is in Kiev to participate in a Special Session of the EU and Black Sea Economic Cooperation Foreign Ministers Meeting.
During the meeting, where Ukraine's President Viktor Yuschenko made the opening remarks, the ministers discussed deeper cooperation between the countries of the two regions in the areas of energy, ecology and transport. Minister Oskanian's statement at that meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities of such collaboration.
The Ministers passed a joint declaration at the conclusion of the session. During the conference, Minister Oskanian signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of waterways in the Black Sea region.
Within the margins of the conference, Minister Oskanian held several bilateral meetings. He met with Georgia's newly-appointed Foreign Minister David Bakradze and discussed issues of concern to the two countries, noting the two sides' commitment to deepen relations and to support mutually beneficial projects in all areas. Acknowledging the two countries' differing approaches to conflict settlement, they reaffirmed that they would continue to be circumspect in their policies, intending to buttress as much as possible Armenia-Georgia relations which is at the basis of South Caucasus stability. Minister Oskanian highlighted that it is important for both countries to be engaged in regional transport programs. The two colleagues also spoke about current international issues including Kosovo's expected declaration of independence and its consequences. Also, the Georgian Minister presented prospects for Georgian-Russian relations.
Minister Oskanian also met with Serbia's Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic. The two highlighted the friendly relations between the two peoples. They discussed the Kosovo issue and related developments, the approaches of interested parties on the settlement of existing conflicts. Minister Oskanian spoke about domestic Armenian issues, including the upcoming presidential elections.
Minister Oskanian's meeting with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Vladimir Ogryzko is expected on February 15, the RA MFA press office reported.
During the meeting, where Ukraine's President Viktor Yuschenko made the opening remarks, the ministers discussed deeper cooperation between the countries of the two regions in the areas of energy, ecology and transport. Minister Oskanian's statement at that meeting focused on the challenges and opportunities of such collaboration.
The Ministers passed a joint declaration at the conclusion of the session. During the conference, Minister Oskanian signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the development of waterways in the Black Sea region.
Within the margins of the conference, Minister Oskanian held several bilateral meetings. He met with Georgia's newly-appointed Foreign Minister David Bakradze and discussed issues of concern to the two countries, noting the two sides' commitment to deepen relations and to support mutually beneficial projects in all areas. Acknowledging the two countries' differing approaches to conflict settlement, they reaffirmed that they would continue to be circumspect in their policies, intending to buttress as much as possible Armenia-Georgia relations which is at the basis of South Caucasus stability. Minister Oskanian highlighted that it is important for both countries to be engaged in regional transport programs. The two colleagues also spoke about current international issues including Kosovo's expected declaration of independence and its consequences. Also, the Georgian Minister presented prospects for Georgian-Russian relations.
Minister Oskanian also met with Serbia's Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremic. The two highlighted the friendly relations between the two peoples. They discussed the Kosovo issue and related developments, the approaches of interested parties on the settlement of existing conflicts. Minister Oskanian spoke about domestic Armenian issues, including the upcoming presidential elections.
Minister Oskanian's meeting with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Vladimir Ogryzko is expected on February 15, the RA MFA press office reported.
