Armenian President Robert Kocharian will pay a working visit to Russia October 30-31, reports the Press Office of the Russian Embassy to Armenia. The recurrent visit of the Armenian leader is to enhance Russian-Armenian relations of complex partnership.
2005 was marked by the Year of Russia in Armenia, while 2006 is the Year of Armenia in Russia. The Embassy noted that implementation of large-scale events and actions promoted activation of relations and cooperation. Urgent matters of bilateral cooperation will be discussed during the visit of the Armenian leader. The implementation of agreements at the highest levels for further building of the Russian-Armenian interaction, specifically in energy, fuel and transport will also be under consideration. Exchange of views is planned to strengthen cooperation within the CSTO. The meeting will also focus on CIS issues, specifically matters of coordination of efforts to make situation in the Caucasus healthier, build confidence to arrange cooperation in the region and conflict settlement.
The solution of the Karabakh issue will be specially accentuated during the talks in Moscow. «Welcoming the Armenian-Azeri dialogue at various levels, first of all between the Presidents, Russia proceeds from the conflict parties themselves should find a mutually acceptable solution to the conflict. Russia is ready to actively assist it – both bilaterally and as an OSCE MG co-chair,» the release says.
