VARTAN OSKANIAN MET WITH THE BRITISH MINISTER FOR EUROPE JEFF HOON

Public Radio, Armenia
Oct 11 2006

October 11 RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian received Jeff Hoon,
Minister for Europe at the British Foreign Office, who arrived in
Armenia in the framework of a regional visit.

Welcoming the guest, RA Foreign Minister highly appreciated the
bilateral relations with the United Kingdom, emphasizing Armenia’s wish
to activate these, particularly under the European New Neighborhood
Program.

Speaking about EU-Armenia Action Plan, Minister Oskanian underlined
Armenia’s intention to demonstrate the same efficiency as in the
negotiation period. For this purpose Armenia anticipates the practical
assistance of the European Commission and EU member states.

The British Minister for Europe presented the main objectives of his
visit, attaching importance to the enduring dialogue of the United
Kingdom with the South Caucasian countries and the accomplishment of
joint programs.

The interlocutors dwelt on regional questions, Armenia-Turkey relations
in the framework of the process of Turkey’s accession to the EU, as
well as the process of peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh
conflict.