DIRECTOR OF RUSCCAD VISITED ARMENIA

armradio.am
07.11.2007 10:31

Michael Davenport, Director of Russia, South Caucasus and Central Asia
Directorate (RuSCCAD) of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
visited Armenia from 5 – 6 November as part of his familiarisation
visit to the South Caucasus.

The purpose of the visit was to meet his counterparts in the Armenian
Government and society to discuss issues of mutual concern. Meetings
were held with Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian as well as politicians
at the RA National Assembly. As part of his programme, he met
diplomatic and business communities in Armenia. Before departing
Armenia, Mr. Davenport toured the cultural sites of Yerevan.

On departure Mr Davenport said:

"I am most grateful for the wide-ranging discussions with the Armenian
Foreign Minister on regional and international issues. All my meetings
have usefully contributed to Armenian-British understanding."

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress