PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN VISITED GEORGIA

Armradio.am
01.03.2010 10:37

On the first day of his two-day private visit to Georgia,
President Serzh Sargsyan in Batumi met with this counterpart Mikhail
Sahakashvili. The two Presidents discussed issues pertinent to the
further deepening of the Armenian-Georgian friendly relations and
economic cooperation. They also spoke about the ongoing works to open
the Upper Lars border crossing, President’s Press Office reported.

After the meeting, Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Mikhail Sahakashvili
answered questions raised by journalists.

The President of Georgia welcomed this Armenian counterpart and noted
that his country always rejoices at Armenia’s success and is saddened
with Armenia’s problems; Armenia feels the same for Georgia. "I
believe, that these cordial relations and close cooperation are
conditioned not only ours – the Presidents’ personal input, even
though it is important, but first of all they must be credited
to our two nations," President Sahakashvili underlined and added,
"Many Armenians visit this town in summer, and locals welcome them
with pleasure. In addition, many ethnic Armenians live here and there
is also an Armenian church. All ethnic groups coexist peacefully, and
we are very proud of that fact and consider it to be our achievement."

The President of Armenia expressed gratitude for the invitation
and warm welcome and said that he heard a lot about Batumi and is
much impressed with what he has seen on this visit. Serzh Sargsyan
reiterated that Armenia and Georgia enjoy excellent relations and
expressed confidence and it will last forever. "We have lived like
brothers for thousand years and will continue to."

Accompanied by Mikhail Sahakashvili, President Serzh Sargsyan made a
tour of Batumi, observed construction works and investment programs
aimed at the town’s development.

On the second day of the visit President Sargsyan visited the Armenian
Church, where he met with representatives of the Armenian community
of Ajaria.