Armenian premier, German foreign minister discuss economic ties

Arminfo
24 Jun 04

YEREVAN

The fact that the South Caucasus countries have been included in the
Wider Europe: New Neighbourhood programme is very important for
Europe, German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer said today at a
meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markaryan who is
currently paying a working visit to Germany.

The press service of the Armenian government has told Arminfo news
agency that the German minister noted the possibility of developing
and implementing projects within the framework of the participation of
the South Caucasus countries in the programme.

Commenting on the situation in the South Caucasus at the German
minister’s request, Markaryan said that certain preconditions set
forth by Turkey and Azerbaijan hinder the establishment of effective
regional cooperation.

Noting expanding Armenian-German economic cooperation and experience
gained in this sphere, Markaryan stressed that it was necessary to
further boost joint economic programmes and direct German investment
in the Armenian economy.