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    ARKA News Agency
    March 22 2005


    The recent years Armenia establishes active trade-economic
    cooperation with 25 administrative units of Russia

    RF President to visit Armenia on March 24-25

    RF, RA Presidents exchange messages

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    THE RECENT YEARS ARMENIA ESTABLISHES ACTIVE TRADE-ECONOMIC
    COOPERATION WITH 25 ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OF RUSSIA

    YEREVAN, March 22. /ARKA/. For the recent years Armenia established
    active trade-economic cooperation with 25 administrative units of
    Russia. According to RA Government~Rs Press Service, RA Prime Minister
    Andranik Margaryan stated about it at the meeting with the Governor
    of Sverdlovsk region Eduard Rossel. According to him, rich
    contractual ~Vlegal base between RA and RF, including over 160
    intergovernmental and interstate documents, allows developing
    cooperation in various areas. Margaryan added that corresponding
    agreements were signed with Saint-Petersburg, Saratov, Astrakhan,
    Kirovsk region, Krasnodar, and the authorities of Moscow.
    Corresponding protocols are signed between Samara, Ararat and
    Gegharkunik regions. ~STrade turnover between our states grows year by
    year, and this is due to strengthening relations between
    administrative subjects~T, he said.
    In his turn the Governor of Sverdlovsk recorded a new progress in
    bilateral cooperation. Rossel suggested that Armenian Center be
    established in Sverdlovsk region to develop cooperation with the
    Armenian side in various directions, organize exhibition of Armenian
    goods, and establish joint ventures. He suggested that a working
    group be formed from representatives of corresponding Ministries and
    Departments aimed at preparing a large-scaled cooperation. In
    particular he supported the idea of forming a working group for
    preparing an intergovernmental agreement providing for certain
    measures and programs of cooperation in the areas of economy, trade,
    science, education, culture and other regions and noted that after
    signing agreement also the capacity of trade-commerce chambers of
    Armenia and Russia, Armenian-Russian Association of Business
    Cooperation, Union of Entrepreneurs may be used. After meeting of
    Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan with Governor of Sverdlovsk region,
    they signed a protocol on results of the visit of official delegation
    of Sverdlovsk region of RF in RA. Main directions of cooperation in
    trade-economic, industrial and humanitarian areas are stipulated in
    the protocol. Necessity of signing an intergovernmental agreement to
    carry out the goals was noted. A.H. ~V0--

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    RF PRESIDENT TO VISIT ARMENIA ON MARCH 24-25

    YEREVAN, March 22. /ARKA/. RF President Vladimir Putin is to visit
    Armenia on March 24-25, 2005, the RF presidential press service
    reports. During his visit, the Russian leader is to hold a meeting
    with his Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharian. President Putin is
    scheduled to take part in the ceremonial opening of a Year of the
    Russian Federation in Armenia, which is to be inaugurated by a gala
    concert with participation of outstanding Russian art workers. An
    orchestra under the baton of Vladimir Spivakov is to give a concert
    as well. The Bolshoi Theater, Moscow Artistic Academy Theater, Perm
    drama and other troupes are to take part in the arrangements.
    2005 is declared a Year of Russia in Armenia and 2006 a Year of
    Armenia in Russia. P.T. ~V0--

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    RF, RA PRESIDENTS EXCHANGE MESSAGES

    YEREVAN, March 21. /ARKA/. RF President Vladimir Putin and RA
    President Robert Kocharian exchanged messages on the occasion of the
    opening of a Year of Russia in Armenia. The RF presidential press
    service reports that in his message President Putin said: ~SRussia has
    consistently attached paramount importance to the strengthening of
    friendly relations with Armenia, its reliable ally and strategic
    partner. I am sure that the holding of a Year of Russia will
    contribute to closer relations between the two countries, development
    of friendship and direct dialogue between our peoples.~T The
    press-release says that the arrangements on the occasion of the 60th
    anniversary of the Great Victory will have a special place in the
    celebrations. In turn, in his message the RA President pointed out
    that ~Sthe decision on declaration of 2005 a year of the Russian
    Federation in Armenia affords ample opportunities for further
    development of the Armenian-Russia ties.~T ~SThis initiative will
    certainly contribute to full materialization of potential for
    political, economic and cultural cooperation between our fraternal
    peoples. I would like to express confidence that holding a Year of
    Russia in Armenia will add new ideas and projects to the agenda on
    Armenian-Russian cooperation,~T the RA President~Rs message says. P.T.
    ~V0--

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