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    MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA
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    PRESS AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

    375010 Telephone: +3741. 544041 ext 202

    Fax: +3741. .562543
    Email: [email protected]:

    www.armeniaforeignministry.am

    PRESS RELEASE

    10 October 2004

    Minister Oskanian Receives Norway's Jan Petersen

    On 10 October, Foreign Minister Oskanian received Foreign Minister
    of the Kingdom of Norway, Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of
    the Council of Europe Jan Petersen who is on a regional visit to the
    countries of the South Caucasus.

    At the meeting, the parties explored issues of bilateral relations
    and common interest emphasizing development of economic cooperation
    and creation of a contractual outline to this end. Minister Oskanian
    proposed to explore the possibility of conducting a business forum
    and amplifying cultural cooperation between the two countries.

    In the context of European integration, the parties discussed the
    progress of democratic reforms in Armenia. The Minister briefed his
    counterpart on Armenia's steps towards fulfillment of its commitments
    vis-a-vis the Council of Europe highlighting, particularly, the
    constitutional reform and a new electoral code.

    During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the regional
    issues. Upon Minister Petersen's request, Minister Oskanian provided
    a detailed briefing on the current stage of Nagorno Karabagh conflict
    settlement process and Armenia's position on the issue.

    The parties also discussed prospects of normalizing Armenia - Turkey
    relations and stressed the importance of EU's positive contribution
    to this end.

    At the end of the meeting, Minister Oskanian expressed is deep
    appreciation for the importance of Minister Petersen's visit both in
    the context of the European extent of Armenia's foreign policy and in
    terms of development of bilateral, political, and economic relations.

    The agenda of the two-day visit includes meetings with several
    high-ranking officials of Armenia. The Minister will also visit the
    Holy See of St. Etchmiadzin and Yerevan's Cilicia district with its
    new houses built for the refugees. The Minister also plans to meet
    with representatives of Armenia's political parties.
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