JOINT COMMUNIQUE BETWEEN THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA AND THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

LRAGIR.AM
15:31:39 – 22/05/2009

On May 21-23, 2009, 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.

In an atmosphere of mutual understanding and constructiveness the two
Heads of States discussed the current situation and the prospects
of the Armenian-Croatian relations, and exchanged views on the
international and regional issues of mutual interest.

The parties stressed the importance of the further development of
political and economic relations between Armenia and Croatia.

The Presidents underlined the need to further broaden the legal
framework between the Republic of Armenian and the Republic of
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 expressed their confidence, 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 and develop friendly relations.

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

Bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at maintaining
security and stability in Europe in the frameworks 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.