Relations with Armenia lately acquired a character of strategic and allied partnership, distinguished for positive development dynamics, Russian MFA spokesperson Mikhail Kamynin said regarding the visit of Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian to Moscow on April 5-7. In his words, the meeting agenda will include matters of coordination of efforts of the MFAs of the two countries to improve situation in the Caucasus, settle conflicts, build confidence. «The Nagorno Karabakh settlement will occupy an important place in the agenda of the coming talks,» Kamynin remarked.
The Russian diplomat reminded Russia comes for continuation of the Armenian-Azeri dialogue at various levels, first of all between the Presidents. «We proceed from the principle that parties to conflict themselves have to find a mutually acceptable solution. Russia is ready to actively promote Karabakh settlement, both in the bilateral respect and as an OSCE MG co-chair,» the Russian MFA spokesperson said.
Special attention will be paid to coordinate efforts aimed at increase of anti-terror political interaction, taking into account Russia and Armenia have similar approaches to fighting international terror.
In his words, the parties will also exchange views over bilateral cooperation matters, coordinating efforts within international organizations, as well as most important regional issues. «The parties will also consider matters of interaction within the CIS framework, including that within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO),» the diplomat remarked.
When discussing aspects of bilateral relations the ministers will also consider ways to enhance the interaction, specifically in solving transport, fuel and energy issues. The holding of the Year of Armenia in Russia will be a priority subject at the talks, RIA Novosti reports.
