FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONS BETWEEN ARMENIA AND CROATIA HIGHLIGHTED
ARMENPRESS
May 22, 2009
YEREVAN, MAY 22, ARMENPRESS: On May 21-23, 2009, the President of
the Republic of Croatia Stjepan Mesi? paid an official visit to
the Republic of Armenia upon the invitation of the President of the
Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
Presidential press service told Armenpress that in an atmosphere
of mutual understanding and constructiveness the two heads of
states discussed the current situation and the prospects of the
Armenian-Croatian relations, and exchanged views on the international
and regional issues of mutual interest.
The parties stressed the importance of the further development of
political and economic relations between Armenia and Croatia.
The Presidents underlined the need to further broaden the legal
framework between the Republic of Armenian and the Republic of
Croatia. The sides signed the Agreement between the Government of the
Republic of Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Croatia
on Co-operation in the fields of culture, education and science,
and the Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic
of Croatia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention
of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. They expressed
readiness to foster the trade and economic relations, to promote the
establishment of ties between entrepreneurs, to encourage mutual
visits and of business forums. Exchange of experience in field of
tourism was also emphasized.
The Presidents expressed their confidence, that regional conflicts
should be resolved without use of force and only by peaceful means and
negotiations based on the principles and norms of international law.
The sides underlined the imperative to open the remaining closed
borders in Europe as well as the necessity to establish normal
relations without any preconditions and develop friendly relations.
The parties expressed their readiness to consider the possibilities of
cooperation within the frameworks of the European Union initiatives,
including the European Neighborhood Policy, as well as in other
international structures.
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at maintaining
security and stability in Europe in the frameworks of international
organizations was also emphasized.
Noting with satisfaction the constructive negotiations and achieved
results, the Presidents will, in the nearest future, undertake
practical steps for effectively realizing all agreements reached.