Armenian president off to Italy

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
27 Jan 05

Armenian President Robert Kocharyan has left for Italy on an official
visit. Robert Kocharyan will meet the Italian leadership in Rome.

During the meeting, a joint declaration of the two countries
presidents’ and an agreement on small and medium enterprises and
cooperation and mutual assistance between the customs authorities will
be signed.

In Vatican, Robert Kocharyan will be hosted by Pope John Paul II and
Vatican State Secretary Cardinal Angelo Sodano.

A delegation led by the Armenian president will also visit Venice,
where he will meet the mayor of Venice and representatives of the
Armenian Diaspora. The president will visit Murad Rafaelian School and
the Mkhitarian Brotherhood on St Lazar Island.

The president’s visit to Italy is aimed at deepening the
Italian-Armenian political dialogue, exchanging views on political
issues of mutual interest and exploring possibilities on cooperation
in international organizations.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress