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June 22, 2005 Wednesday

Putin considers Armenia’s work in EurAsEc useful

By Veronika Romanenkova

MOSCOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin considers Armenia’s participation in
the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) in the capacity of observer
as useful.

“The fact that you as the head of state take part in the EurAsEC’s
activities on the permanent basis is a positive signal,” he said at a
meeting with his Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharian. “Although
Armenia has an observer status in the organization, I am confident
that it will help develop interaction between all our countries.”

Putin expressed satisfaction with the Moscow-Yerevan constant
dialogue. “I am satisfied that we have such close contacts,” the
Russian head of state said.

The Armenian president said that the meeting with Putin was very
useful for discussing bilateral relations, “especially for continuing
the dialogue that began in Yerevan.” “I would like to focus on the
energy sector and investment projects,” he said.

“The orders that have been given so far have been implemented and
relations are on the ascent. Some corrections have to be made,
though,” Kocharian said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress