NALBANDIAN-CLINTON MEETING IN LONDON

armradio.am
29.01.2010 11:12

On the sidelines of the London Conference on Afghanistan the Foreign
Minister of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, had a meeting with US Secretary
of State Hilary Clinton.

The heads of foreign agencies of Armenia and the United States
appreciated the friendly cooperation and high-level contacts
between the two countries and expressed willingness to continue
taking practical steps to further reinforce and deepen the mutually
beneficial cooperation.

The interlocutors touched upon the efforts of establishing
Armenian-Turkish relations. Hilary Clinton reiterated the US support
for the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and
Turkey and the soon ratification and implementation of the protocols.

Minister Nalbandian noted that the decision of the Armenian
Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the protocols
was another evidence of Armenia’s willingness to carry out its
commitments. He added that Armenia expects the same from Turkey.

The interlocutors discussed the latest developments in the process of
negotiations on the Karabakh conflict settlement. Edward Nalbandian
attached importance to US role in the process as a Minsk Group co-chair
country and presented the results of the Sochi meeting of Presidents.

Minister Nalbandian and Secretary Clinton exchanged views on issues
of reciprocal interest.