SERGE SARGSYAN RECEIVED THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF RUSSIA

ArmRadio.am
11.04.2007 13:57

RA Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan today received the first Deputy Prime
Minister of Russia Sergey Ivanov. And the delegation headed by him.

Sergey Ivanov first congratulated Serge Sargsyan on his appointment
to this high and responsible position, expressing confidence that
Armenian-Russian relations will continue developing with the same
success.

RA Prime Minister expressed confidence that Sergey Ivanov’s visit to
Armenia will become a new impetus for further deepening of bilateral
cooperation in different spheres.

Turning to the discussion of agenda issues, the parties expressed
appreciation for the activation of multifaceted relations between
Armenia and Russia during the past few years.

Serge Sargsyan underlined that the political and economic relations
between Armenia and Russia are normally developing, while the issue
of transport communication remains a painful one. In this regard he
appreciated the opening of the Kavkaz-Poti ferry way. Serge Sargsyan
also turned to the renovation of Armenian enterprises given to Russia,
noting that the Armenian side is ready to provide all necessary
conditions to settle the question as soon as possible. Sergey Ivanov
emphasized the importance of finding effective solutions from the
commercial point of view.

During the meeting the parties discussed issues related to the
further development of bilateral cooperation in the spheres of energy,
communication, military-technical and other fields.

The meeting was concluded with the joint press conference of RA Prime
Minister Serge Sargsyan and the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia
Sergey Ivanov.