GERMANY INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTRIES OF THE SOUTH CAUCASUS
armradio.am
18.10.2007 12:20
October 18 RA Deputy Foreign Minister Armen Baibourtian received
the members of the Germany-South Caucasus Deputy Friendship Group
of the Bundestag of the Federative Republic of Germany headed by
Stephen Raiche.
Greeting the guests, Armen Baibourtian attached importance to the
visit of the delegation of the Germany-South Caucasus Deputy Friendship
Group to Armenia, noting that Armenian-German relations are on a high
level and have broad perspectives of development.
Presenting the aim of the visit, Stephen Raiche said the South Caucasus
is of special importance for his country and Germany is interested
in developing relations with the countries of the South Caucasus. He
also informed that the number of members of the Germany-South Caucasus
Deputy Friendship Group has reached 24.
In turn, Mr. Baibortian underlined that the adoption of the
Action Plan of the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) and its
successful implementation are of primary importance for the Armenian
Government. Turning to the ENP, Mr. Raiche noted with appreciation
that Armenia is a leader in the region with regard to effectiveness
of execution of the Action Pan.
The parties turned to issues of regional cooperation, as well. It
was noted that the European Neighborhood Policy is a good platform
not only for establishment of the atmosphere of trust, but also for
creation of a joint value system.
At the request of the guests, Mr. Baibourtian presented the
current state of settlement of the Karabakh conflict and dwelt on
Armenian-Turkish relations.