Oskanian Informed Lithuanian Leader on Armenia Cooperation with EU and NATO

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian yesterday met with Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus, reported the Press Service of the MFA of Armenia. In the course of the meeting the parties underscored the need for further development of bilateral relations. The Armenian FM highlighted Lithuania's support to provide for Armenia's greater involvement in European Neighborhood Policy, as well as Lithuania's experience of European integration. The parties agreed to continue cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania within international organizations. V. Oskanian appreciated Lithuania's role in establishing cooperation between the Baltic states and the Caucasus. The Minister also presented the programs being implemented within the framework of Armenia's cooperation with the European Union and NATO, as well as questions referring to Armenia-Turkey relations. The parties also discussed regional issues, specifically ways of settlements of conflicts available. V. Oskanian acquainted the Lithuanian leader with the current stage of settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Last evening the Armenian FM met with representatives of the Armenian community of Lithuania. Today Vartan Oskanian will meet with Lithuanian FM Antanas Valionis, will visit Lithuanian Genocide Museum and will make a statement at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science of Vilnius.