PanARMENIAN.Net

South Caucasus security to be in focus of Moscow talks
with RA Foreign Minister
27.05.2008 18:15 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The rapid development of relations
between Moscow and Yerevan is conditioned by rich
political dialog which creates favorable atmosphere
for perfection of cooperation in various fields, said
a Russian Foreign Ministry official.

-The visit of Armenia’s Foreign Minister will take
place during a period when both Russia and Armenia
confirmed their determination to preserve the line
taken up previous leaders,- said Andrey Nesterenko.

-We are confident that the visit will help to cement
the Armenian-Russian cooperation on the world arena,-
he added, the RF MFA press office reported.

Commenting on the agenda of the talks, Mr Nesterenko
said, -We plan to coordinate Russia and Armenia’s
approaches to urgent international issues. We also
count for further close cooperation within the CIS,
CSTO, UN, CoE and OSCE,- he said.

Security and stability in the South Caucasus will also
be in focus. Moscow supposes that business contacts
facilitate to resolution of conflicts in the region,
according to him.

Touching upon the Karabakh problem, the diplomat said,
-Russia’s stance on the issue is unchangeable. We
intend to assist the sides in reaching a mutually
acceptable decision and stand as guarantor.-