YEREVAN-MOSCOW RELATIONS CAN BE DESCRIBED AS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

PanARMENIAN.Net
14.03.2007 19:30 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenia and Russia have enjoyed friendly and
strategic relations during 15 years that passed since the establishment
of diplomatic relations between the two states, Russian Ambassador
to RA Nikolay Pavlov told a news conference in Yerevan.

Relations are dynamically developing in political and economic fields,
he said. "Bilateral visits of leaders of the states and governments
are very important since they suppose discussion of regional problems,
bilateral relations and cooperation on the international arena,"
Pavlov said.

"However, there are some difficulties in economic cooperation,
specifically absence of transport communications between Armenia
and Russia.

Nevertheless the commodity turnover between our states reached $426
million against $350 million in 2005. The amount of Russian investments
in the Armenian economy is growing. The activities of Gazprom, Armenal
and VTB (Vneshtorgbank) as well as Vympelcom’s coming to the Armenian
telecommunication market can serve as an example. As to starting of
5 Armenian enterprises conveyed to Russia within "Property for Debt"
treaty, this is an issue of concern not only for Armenia but also for
Russia. The work of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission
on economic cooperation in aimed at resolution of these problems,"
the Russian diplomat said.

The Russian Ambassador also pointed out to the efficient
Armenian-Russian cooperation in military field. "Russia guards
Armenia’s state borders with Iran and Turkey, Armenian servicemen
study in Russian institutions. Furthermore, Russia supplies Armenia
with technical equipment at reduced prices," Pavlov underscored.