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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +3741. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +3741. .562543
Email: [email protected]:
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
06 December 2004
Rouben Shougarian, Deputy Foreign Minister Receives Head of Eastern
Department of Foreign and Commonwealth Office of UK
On December 6th Rouben Shougarian, Deputy Foreign Minister received
Simon Smith, Head of Eastern Department of Foreign and Commonwealth
Office of UK, who is in Armenia within the framework of his regional
visit.
During the meeting both sides stressed the importance of the
enhancement of British-Armenian relations in all spheres. The parties
further explored relations between South Caucasus and the European
community. The discussion that evolved within political framework
of The Wider Europe and The New Neighborhood policy explored issues
related to increased level of interaction between the countries of
the South Caucasus and European Union and new opportunities offered
by this new EU policy.
The parties further explored issues related to Armenia - Turkey
relations against the background of imminent negotiations for Turkey's
accession. They also touched upon the current stage and perspectives
of Nagorno Karabagh conflict settlement.
On the same day, the Foreign Ministry hosted a round table with
participation of British and Armenian diplomats.
Within the framework of his visit British diplomat will hold meetings
with Tigran Torosian, Deputy Speaker of the parliament and David
Harutunian, Minister of Justice.
PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT
375010 Telephone: +3741. 544041 ext 202
Fax: +3741. .562543
Email: [email protected]:
www.armeniaforeignministry.am
PRESS RELEASE
06 December 2004
Rouben Shougarian, Deputy Foreign Minister Receives Head of Eastern
Department of Foreign and Commonwealth Office of UK
On December 6th Rouben Shougarian, Deputy Foreign Minister received
Simon Smith, Head of Eastern Department of Foreign and Commonwealth
Office of UK, who is in Armenia within the framework of his regional
visit.
During the meeting both sides stressed the importance of the
enhancement of British-Armenian relations in all spheres. The parties
further explored relations between South Caucasus and the European
community. The discussion that evolved within political framework
of The Wider Europe and The New Neighborhood policy explored issues
related to increased level of interaction between the countries of
the South Caucasus and European Union and new opportunities offered
by this new EU policy.
The parties further explored issues related to Armenia - Turkey
relations against the background of imminent negotiations for Turkey's
accession. They also touched upon the current stage and perspectives
of Nagorno Karabagh conflict settlement.
On the same day, the Foreign Ministry hosted a round table with
participation of British and Armenian diplomats.
Within the framework of his visit British diplomat will hold meetings
with Tigran Torosian, Deputy Speaker of the parliament and David
Harutunian, Minister of Justice.