MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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PRESS RELEASE

19-07-2006

Minister Oskanian Visits Bosnia and Herzegovina

Minister Oskanian is in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a three-day working
visit. On July 18, he met with his counterpart Mladen Ivanic.

During the meeting, the two focused on a number of bilateral and
international issues. They noted that Armenia – Bosnia-Herzegovina
relations are in the formation stage, and expressed mutual interest
in deepening the economic cooperation, which can be enhanced due to
the absence of political disagreement between the two countries.

In this context, the Ministers stressed the need to create a legal
framework, which will contribute to deepening and activating bilateral
relations. Specifically, they stressed the importance of preparing
agreements on support and protection of investments, trade and economic
cooperation, visits without an entrance visa for those with diplomatic
and service passports.

The Ministers touched upon the current status of development of the
Republic of Armenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Minister Ivanic spoke
of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s development following the collapse of
Yugoslavia the peace that followed the Dayton Accords.

The two exchanged views on the European orientation of their countries’
foreign policies, and presented the present status of their relations
with the European Union and NATO.

Minister Oskanian and Minister Ivanic also stressed the importance
of mutually beneficial cooperation in the framework of international
organizations.

Both attached importance to boosting cultural cooperation for the two
peoples get to know each other. In this regard, visits of delegations
and cultural events should be organized, they said.

The Ministers informed each other on the latest developments in
the region, as well as the two countries’ present relations with
neighboring countries.

Minister Oskanian briefed his counterpart on the present status of
the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process.

Toward the end of the meeting, Armenia’s Foreign Minister invited
Minister Ivanic to visit Armenia. A press conference followed the
meeting.