Edward Nalbandyan: Upper Lars has shown that Armenia may be a good mediator

2010-03-06 12:32:00

ArmInfo. I do not exaggerate Armenia’s capacities not the least bit,
however, our country may be a good mediator, that is proved by quite
successful negotiations held in Armenia on opening of the Upper Lars
checkpoint Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandyan said in an
interview with Public TV of Armenia on March 5.

"Upper Lars is opened, and today we can mark it as a great success for
both Russia and Georgia, as well as for Armenia. We have always
strived to more deepen our strategic relations with Russia and extend
our friendly relations with the USA, EU and our neighbours – Iran and
Georgia. These relations proceed from our interests, and we are
interested in steady advance in this direction", Nalbandyan said.

To recall, Upper Lars-Kazbegi checkpoint on the border of Georgia and
Russia was reopened on March 1, 2010.