ARMENIAN DELEGATION IN TURKEY TO DISCUSS FUTURE COOPERATION

Anatolia News Agency, Turkey
March 28 2007

KARS (A.A) -28.03.2007 -An Armenian delegation of architects,
engineers, archeologists, Turcologists, journalists and NGO
representatives, headed by Armenian Deputy Culture Minister Gagik
Gurjian, arrived in eastern city of Kars early on Wednesday to
participate in the inauguration of the Armenian Church on Akdamar
Island in Van Lake.

Tight security measures were put in place for the Armenian delegation,
which is actually in Turkey as the official guest of the Culture &
Tourism Ministry.

Speaking to reporters, Gyurjian said that they are not in Turkey
just to witness the renovation of the Akdamar Church and added: "We
think we can discuss new projects regarding the future. Our experts
can cooperate in many areas including archeology, architecture and
industry".

The Armenian group will visit historical and tourist attractions in
Kars today.