ARTURAS PAULAUSKAS INVITED RA PARLIAMENT SPEAKER TO LITHUANIA

Chairman of the Armenian National Assembly Artur Baghdasarian met with Lithuanian Saeima President Arturas Paulauskas, RA NA press center reported. During the meeting Artur Baghdasarian familiarized the guest with the process of the legislative reforms in the republic noting that Armenia has made for integration into the European structures and should have legislation corresponding to European standards. In this view he pointed out to the importance of investigating the Lithuanian experience. When touching upon Armenia’s regional policy Artur Baghdasarian noted that Armenia is for normal relations with all the neighbors, moreover, it speaks out for transformation of the South Caucasian initiative into Assembly. The parties also discussed 3+3 cooperation between the Baltic and Transcaucasian states. In his turn Arturas Paulauskas noted that the purpose of his visit to Armenia is to develop relations with Armenia via familiarizing with the situation at the scene. He also attached importance to the interparliamentary relations, specifically to sharing the Lithuanian integration experience, which resulted in adoption of over 1000 laws during 4 years. He also noted that in 2007 Lithuania will declare Euro the state currency. The interlocutors considered establishment of friendly relations between the Armenian and Lithuanian towns as well as implementation of programs in the economic, cultural and scientific fields. Upon completion of the meeting Arturas Paulauskas invited the RA NA Speaker to Lithuania.