PUTIN PAYS ROUTINE VISIT TO ARMENIA
RIA Novosti, Russia
March 24 2005
YEREVAN, March 24 (RIA Novosti) – Russia’s President Vladimir Putin
and Mrs. Putin have arrived in Yerevan, Armenian capital, on a two-day
routine visit. Meeting them at the Zvartnotz airport were the host
country’s President Robert Kocharyan, Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanyan,
and Defense Minister Serge Sarkisyan.
Robert and Bella Kocharyan are treating Vladimir and Lyudmila Putin
to supper on the private presidential residence tonight.
Tomorrow, the two presidents are meeting at the negotiation table.
Gareghin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, will receive Mr. Putin
afterwards. President Putin will next appear at a gala opening of
the Year of Russia in Armenia.