RUSSIAN AND ARMENIAN FMS TO DISCUSS KARABAKH SETTLEMENT IN MOSCOW

PanARMENIAN.Net
05.04.2006 00:11 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Relations with Armenia lately acquired a character
of strategic and allied partnership, distinguished for positive
development dynamics, Russian MFA spokesperson Mikhail Kamynin said
regarding the visit of Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian to Moscow on
April 5-7. In his words, the meeting agenda will include matters of
coordination of efforts of the MFAs of the two countries to improve
situation in the Caucasus, settle conflicts, build confidence. “The
Nagorno Karabakh settlement will occupy an important place in the
agenda of the coming talks,” Kamynin remarked.

The Russian diplomat reminded Russia comes for continuation of the
Armenian-Azeri dialogue at various levels, first of all between the
Presidents. “We proceed from the principle that parties to conflict
themselves have to find a mutually acceptable solution. Russia is
ready to actively promote Karabakh settlement, both in the bilateral
respect and as an OSCE MG co-chair,” the Russian MFA spokesperson said.

Special attention will be paid to coordinate efforts aimed at increase
of anti-terror political interaction, taking into account Russia and
Armenia have similar approaches to fighting international terror.

In his words, the parties will also exchange views over bilateral
cooperation matters, coordinating efforts within international
organizations, as well as most important regional issues. “The parties
will also consider matters of interaction within the CIS framework,
including that within the Collective Security Treaty Organization
(CSTO),” the diplomat remarked.

When discussing aspects of bilateral relations the ministers will
also consider ways to enhance the interaction, specifically in solving
transport, fuel and energy issues. The holding of the Year of Armenia
in Russia will be a priority subject at the talks, RIA Novosti reports.