Joint Agreement Reached

JOINT AGREEMENT REACHED

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03:04 pm | May 22, 2009

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On May 21-23, the President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesiæ,
paid an official visit to the Republic of Armenia upon the invitation
of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.

The heads of the countries discussed the current situation and
prospects of Armenian-Croatian relations, and exchanged views on
international and regional issues of mutual interest.

The parties stressed the importance of further development of political
and economic relations between the two countries under question.

The Presidents underlined the need for broadening the legal framework
between Armenian and Croatia. The sides signed the Agreement between
the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of the
Republic of Croatia on co-operation in the fields of culture, education
and science, and the Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and
the Republic of Croatia for the avoidance of double taxation and the
prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.

They expressed readiness to foster the trade and economic relations, to
promote the establishment of ties between entrepreneurs, to encourage
mutual visits and of business forums. Exchange of experience in field
of tourism was also emphasized.

The Presidents voiced hope that regional conflicts should be resolved
without use of force and only by peaceful means and negotiations
based on the principles and norms of international law.

The sides underlined the imperative to open the remaining closed
borders in Europe as well as the necessity to establish normal
relations without any preconditions.

The parties expressed their readiness to consider the possibilities of
cooperation within the framework of the European Union initiatives,
including the European Neighborhood Policy, as well as other
international structures.

Bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at maintaining security
and stability in Europe in the realms of international organizations
was also emphasized.

Noting with satisfaction the constructive negotiations and achieved
results, the Presidents will, in the nearest future, undertake
practical steps for effectively realizing all agreements reached.