Lithuania to assist Armenia in European integration
Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
30 Jun 05
[Presenter] Lithuania regards relations with Armenia as one of the
priorities of its foreign policy and is trying to assume the role of
a link between the South Caucasus and the European Union, Lithuanian
President Valdas Adamkus said during a meeting with Armenian Prime
Minister Andranik Markaryan. During the meeting at the Lithuanian
president’s residency, Valdas Adamkus and Andranik Markaryan noted
that bilateral political and economic relations have been established
between the two countries. Despite these relations, economic relations
do not meet the current potential. The Vilnius business forum would
be a new impetus to the development of Armenian-Lithuanian trade and
economic relations.
[Correspondent Tereza Kasyan from Lithuania over video of meetings]
The second day of Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan’s visit was
full of officials meetings. Andranik Markaryan met Lithuanian Prime
Minister Algirdas Brazauskas this morning. They discussed issues of
European integration and economic relations. Lithuania is ready to
assist Armenia in using its experience. The Lithuanian experience of
integration into Europe can be useful for Armenia. The sides noted
the importance of close cooperation between Armenian and Lithuanian
representatives within European and international organizations. An
agreement was reached on preparing and training relevant specialists
in issues of European integration.
After the meetings at the Lithuanian government, the Armenian
delegation went to the Lithuanian president’s residency. Along with
economic issues and European integration, Andranik Markaryan and
Valdas Adamkus discussed security in the South Caucasus and prospects
for the development of Armenian-Turkish relations.
After the meetings, the Armenian delegation, which includes ministers
and businessmen, went to the Vilnius business centre where an
Armenian-Lithuanian business forum had started.
Tereza Kasyan, Vagram Stepanyan, “Aylur”.