LATVIA INTERESTED IN LARGER COOPERATION WITH ARMENIA – FOREIGN MINISTER

Arminfo
20 Apr 07

Yerevan, 20 April: The Armenian foreign minister and his Latvian
counterpart Artis Pabriks signed a memorandum of understanding between
the foreign ministries of Armenia and Latvia in Yerevan today.

Latvian Foreign Minister Artis Pabriks told a joint news conference
that the sides plan to initiate consultations and intensify the
dialogue soon. He also said that it would be very useful if the sides
could improve transport ties. "We will be working seriously on that,"
Pabriks said.

He said that after joining the European Union [EU], Latvia is supposed
to increase funds to be spent on cooperation with non-EU states. "We
would like to assess the possibility of closer cooperation with
Armenia. In brief, we are very interested in larger cooperation
with you – both regionally and internationally – and help you with
European integration and cooperation with the EU and NATO, as well
as with your neighbours. Thank you for a nice day," Pabriks said.