MEDVEDEV, SARGSYAN SOLEMNLY OPEN SQUARE OF RUSSIA IN YEREVAN

Interfax News Agency
Oct 21 2008
Russia

The coordination of Russian and Armenian effort in the international
arena is a serious factor in the security of the Caucasian region,
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said at the solemn opening ceremony
of the Square of Russia in Yerevan.

"Comprehensive multifaceted cooperation, as well as the understanding
of apparent advantages in searching for joint responses to various
modern threats, further promotes Russian-Armenian relations. I am
certain that the coordination of our positions in the Caucasian region
and the world is a serious factor in making the region safe as well
as strengthening our world positions," Medvedev said.

Russia will continue doing everything to strengthen and develop
the strategic partnership, "so that new projects and more direct
humanitarian ties add to traditions of mutual cultural enrichment,"
he said.

The opening of the Square of Russia in Yerevan is a landmark event,
which proves how deep relations between the two countries are, the
Russian president said.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said at the ceremony that he hopes
that Square of Russia will become "a symbol of devotion and friendship
between the two peoples."

There are also squares of Brazil and France in Yerevan. Jacques Chirac
opened Square of France in 2006.