ARMENIAN, GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTERS MEET IN BERLIN

armradio.am
01.07.2008 10:09

Within the framework of his official visit to Germany, RA Foreign
Minister Edward Nalbandian had a meeting with Germany’s Deputy Prime
Minister, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Ministers Nalbandian and Steinmeier noted that the Armenian-German
relations are of warm and friendly nature, a high level political
dialogue has been established between the two countries, the
cooperation is effectively developing in bilateral and multilateral
formats, business ties are expanding.

Minister Nalbandian said Armenia attaches importance to the further
deepening and reinforcement of multifaceted cooperation with one of
the leading countries of the European Union and assured that Armenia
will take necessary steps in that direction. RA Foreign Minister
noted with appreciation that Germany is the second largest investor
in Armenia and one of the main supporter countries.

Upon the request of the Foreign Minister of Germany, Minister
Nalbandian presented the latest developments in the negotiations on
the settlement of the Karabakh conflict, as well as the opportunities
for regulation of the Armenian-Turkish relations and the steps the
Armenian side undertakes in this direction.

The Armenian and German Foreign Ministers referred to issues of
reinforcement of security and stability in our region.

The interlocutors discussed the opportunities of deepening the
cooperation in the fields of education and culture and implementation
of joint programs.

The meeting was followed by the joint press conference of the two
Ministers, featuring representatives of the leading German media.

The same day Minister Nalbandian had a meeting with the Chief Adviser
to Chancellor Angela Merkel on Political and Security Issues Christof
Hosgen, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Reinhardt Zilberger,
the leader of the Evangelical Church of Germany, Bishop Wolfgang Huber.