Russian, Armenian leaders discuss Yerevan disturbances over phone

ITAR-TASS news agency
14 Apr 04

MOSCOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence that “the
leadership of friendly Armenia will succeed in utilizing the country’s
substantial potential for democratic reform to maintain stability and
legality”.

During a telephone conversation today Armenian President Robert
Kocharyan, at the request of Vladimir Putin, shared his assessments of
the recent events in Yerevan, caused by an outbreak of internal
political tension, the Russian head of state’s press service stated.

The two heads of state discussed topical issues in bilateral
relations, as well as plans for future Russian-Armenian contacts at
various levels, including summit level.