WHAT WILL ROBERT KOCHARYAN AND VLADIMIR PUTIN DISCUSS?

Lragir.am, Armenia
Oct 25 2006

While the media reported that if the Russian embassy first informs
about the upcoming visit of Robert Kocharyan to Moscow, it means
Russia does not respect Armenia and the Armenian government, the
leader of the Nor Zhamanakner Party Aram Karapetyan outlined October
25 the framework of the talk of Robert Kocharyan and Vladimir Putin.

The two presidents will first speak about the question of Nagorno
Karabakh. "When the Israeli prime minister arrived in Moscow and it
became clear that the Iranian problem, unfortunately, is proceeding
towards a military settlement, it is clear that in this context it
becomes a vital problem for the United States to control the liberated
territories. The Americans will need to control the Armenian political
sphere in the geopolitical context. It is clear that in this relation
the Russian geopolitical interests presuppose certain actions in
reply," states Aram Karapetyan.

Afterwards, Robert Kocharyan and Vladimir Putin will speak about gas.

"Perhaps, the Russians want definite information on when the
Iran-Armenia pipeline will be operated, because soon there will be a
problem of gas with Georgia. The price of the gas supplied to Georgia
will go up. Iran will supply us," thinks Aram Karapetyan.

The presidents of Armenia and Russia will not forget about the
problems of Javakheti and Georgia. "For Russia, the passive stance
of the Armenian government is not clear."

Besides, Vladimir Putin will inquire about all the developments that
are underway in Armenia, "As a country, which possesses considerable
property in Armenia, Russia is interested in the future developments."