ARMENIAN, JAPANESE FMS DISCUSS BILATERAL COOPERATION

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Nov 25 2009
Armenia

Japan is ready to expand its cooperation with Armenia at both the
government and parliament levels, as well as assist Armenia in settling
the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and normalizing its relations with
Turkey. The statement was made following a meeting between Armenian
and Japanese Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Katsuya Okada.

The sides pointed out the importance of developing the bilateral
political dialogue and economic relations.

The sides agreed on regular information exchange and diplomatic
consultations on bilateral relations and international politics.

The Japanese Government is ready to support the Armenian economy under
an official development assistance program, contribute to a peaceful
settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict under international law.

The Japanese Government welcomed the Armenia-Turkey normalization
process consolidated by the Armenian-Turkish protocols signed in
Zurich on October 10.

The Armenian Government appreciates Japanese companies’ activities in
Armenia and welcomes their larger-scale presence in the country. The
sides also pointed out the need for expanding intergovernmental
contacts and cooperation within international organizations, primarily
United Nations.