LAVROV: RUSSIA WELCOMES TURKEY’S CAUCASUS PLATFORM

PanARMENIAN.Net
03.10.2008 13:26 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Russia welcomes Turkey’s initiative on formation of
a Caucasus Stability and Cooperation Platform as well as all other
moves meant for regional stability and security, Russia’s Foreign
Minister said.

"Advancing the idea, Turkey did not have exact plans but just offered
the countries in the region to make common cause," Sergei Lavrov said
during a joint news conference with his Armenian counterpart Edward
Nalbadnian in Yerevan.

For his part, the Armenian Minister said official Yerevan welcomes
efforts for ensuring regional security. "Consultations are in
the initial stage and Armenia is ready to continue them," Edward
Nalbandian said.