MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
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PRESS RELEASE
February 14, 2005
Russia’s Lavrov to Visit Armenia
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will arrive in Armenia on
a two-day official visit on 16 February. The visit takes place in
the framework of intensive political dialogue between Armenia and
Russia and aims at deepening cooperation between the two countries
in foreign policy and other areas.
During this first official visit to Armenia, Minister Lavrov will meet
with Armenia’s authorities to discuss current agenda of the strategic
partnership between the two countries and a broad spectrum of issues
related to the prospects of this partnership in political, economic,
science and education, and culture areas.
Agenda of the discussions will also address the issue of strengthening
cooperation between Armenia and Russia in the framework of
international organizations, as well as functioning and reform of
CIS structures.
The parties will also explore the current stage of Nagorno Karabagh
conflict regulation, issues related to fostering mutual confidence
and cooperation in the South Caucasus.
They will also discuss matters related to President Putin’s forthcoming
visit to Armenia.