DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER RECEIVES GERMAN DELEGATION

ARMENPRESS
Oct 18 2007

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 18, ARMENPRESS: Deputy foreign minister Armen
Baiburtian received today a German Bundestag delegation who are in the
Germany-South Caucasus Deputy Friendship Group. The German lawmakers
are headed by Stephen Raiche.

The foreign ministry in Yerevan said Armen Baiburtian emphasized the
visit of German lawmakers to Armenia, saying that Armenian-German
relations are on a high level with broad development perspectives.

Stephen Raiche said the South Caucasus is of special importance
for his country, which is eager to boost relations with all three
South Caucasian countries. He also said the number of members of the
Germany-South Caucasus Deputy Friendship Group has reached 24.

Baiburtian for his part turned to the adoption of the Action
Plan of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) and its successful
implementation by Armenia.

Mr. Raiche for his part praised Armenia for the successful
implementation of the Plan of Actions.

The parties then referred to regional cooperation issues, describing
the European Neighborhood Policy is a good platform not only for
establishment of the atmosphere of trust, but also for creation of
a joint system of values.

Baiburtian also presented the current state of the Karabakh conflict
resolution process and dwelt also on Armenian-Turkish affairs.