V. Oskanian: Armenia gives great importance to Russian FM's visit to Armenia
Armenia gives great importance to Russian FM Sergey Lavrov's visit, RA Acting Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian stated at the interview to RIA "Novosti". He said, meetings on such a high level are necessary to keep the rates of bilateral relations.
"The importance of the visit for Armenia is conditioned with our wish to know Russia's stance on regional and global problems. I am sure that the exchange of views concerning the situation around Iran, Kosovo problem, Russian-Georgian relations, as well as reforms on the way in international organizations and other important issues will be productive," the RA Acting FM stressed.
The head of Armenian MFA also noticed that Sergey Lavrov's visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the RF and RA. "The visit will allow us to appreciate the way we've passed and fix programs for future," Vartan Oskanian underlined.
"Indeed, currently Armenian-Russian relations are actively developing in all spheres, the agenda of the meeting is rather extensive. During the visit all questions will be discussed, but we will accentuate the cooperation in security issues, transport communications and energy sphere. Also the issue of peaceful settlement to Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be discussed," Vartan Oskanian said, the RA MFA Press Office reports.
"The importance of the visit for Armenia is conditioned with our wish to know Russia's stance on regional and global problems. I am sure that the exchange of views concerning the situation around Iran, Kosovo problem, Russian-Georgian relations, as well as reforms on the way in international organizations and other important issues will be productive," the RA Acting FM stressed.
The head of Armenian MFA also noticed that Sergey Lavrov's visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the RF and RA. "The visit will allow us to appreciate the way we've passed and fix programs for future," Vartan Oskanian underlined.
"Indeed, currently Armenian-Russian relations are actively developing in all spheres, the agenda of the meeting is rather extensive. During the visit all questions will be discussed, but we will accentuate the cooperation in security issues, transport communications and energy sphere. Also the issue of peaceful settlement to Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be discussed," Vartan Oskanian said, the RA MFA Press Office reports.
