SERGEY LAVROV: RUSSIA HAS ALWAYS FULFILLED THE TRUST
Alisa Gevorgyan
"Radiolur"
04.04.2007 17:30
"Analyzing the past 15 years of diplomatic relations between Armenia
and Russia, we can say that there are no political disagreements
between the sides, an active political dialogue and friendly relations
are developing," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during
the meeting with students and faculty of the Yerevan State University.
He mentioned that the presidents of Armenia and Russia met eight
times during the past two years. Armenian-Russian relations have been
reinforced and have attained a new quality in the framework of the
Collective Security Treaty Organization. There is a joint air-defense
program and a number of programs related to the defense sphere.
The Foreign Minister of Russia today attached particular importance to
the economic cooperation. "Russia has not only maintained its role
as leading trade partner of Armenia, but also reinforced it with
investment programs.
Serious steps have been taken in the direction of lifting the economic
blockade of Armenia. Tomorrow Caucasus-Poti ferry way and railway will
be tested, Armenia is participating in the creation of the agreement
on establishing a North-South transport corridor. The Russian railway
will help Armenia establish communication with the outer world,
the Russian Minister said.
Sergey Lavrov emphasized the necessity of enlarging Russian
investment programs in Armenia, stressing the effectiveness of the
programs accomplished by now. The Russian Foreign Minister said it is
sensible on the part of Armenian authorities to entrust the breathless
enterprises to Russia and noted that up to now the Russian side has
made no omissions in any of the agreements and has always realized
the trust."
Turning to Russia’s position on the settlement of conflicts in the
region, Lavrov noted the stance remains unchanged. "We stand for any
decision imposed on the parties, guided by the principle that the final
decision should be taken by Armenia and Azerbaijan. Russia is ready
to support any solution that will satisfy the interested parties,"
Serge Lavrov said.
At the end of the meeting Rector of the Yerevan State University Aram
Simonyan awarded the University’s medal to Sergey Lavrov as a sign
of reinforcement of Armenian-Russian relations.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
