MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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PRESS RELEASE

28 September 2004

On 27 September Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian held several meetings
in New York, within the framework of the 59th General Assembly of the
United Nations. In their fourth meeting, Turkish Foreign Minister
Abdullah Gul and Minister Oskanian explored bilateral issues as
well as regional concerns. This meeting followed a meeting with
Minsk Group co-chairman Ambassador Steven Mann. Earlier in the day,
the Minister had met with US Undersecretary of State Mark Grossman,
with whom they explored bilateral issues, including the upcoming
Armenia-US Task Force meeting and the Millennium Challenge Account.

The Minister also met with Jean Obeid, Foreign Minister of Lebanon,
who was also in New York for the UN General Assembly.

The Minister will remain in NY through Wednesday September 29 when
he will address the General Assembly.