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    Lragir, Armenia
    Feb 14 2008


    MINISTER OSKANIAN PARTICIPATES IN EU - BSEC MINISTERS' JOINT MEETING

    Armenia's Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian is in Kiev to participate
    in a Special Session of the EU and Black Sea Economic Cooperation
    Foreign Ministers Meeting.

    During the meeting, where Ukraine's President Viktor Yuschenko made
    the opening remarks, the ministers discussed deeper cooperation
    between the countries of the two regions in the areas of energy,
    ecology and transport. Minister Oskanian's statement at that meeting
    focused on the challenges and opportunities of such collaboration.

    The Ministers passed a joint declaration at the conclusion of the
    session. During the conference, Minister Oskanian signed a Memorandum
    of Understanding on the development of waterways in the Black Sea
    region.

    Within the margins of the conference, Minister Oskanian held several
    bilateral meetings. He met with Georgia's newly-appointed Foreign
    Minister David Bakradze and discussed issues of concern to the two
    countries, noting the two sides' commitment to deepen relations and
    to support mutually beneficial projects in all areas. Acknowledging
    the two countries' differing approaches to conflict settlement, they
    reaffirmed that they would continue to be circumspect in their
    policies, intending to buttress as much as possible Armenia-Georgia
    relations which is at the basis of South Caucasus stability. Minister
    Oskanian highlighted that it is important for both countries to be
    engaged in regional transport programs. The two colleagues also spoke
    about current international issues including Kosovo's expected
    declaration of independence and its consequences. Also, the Georgian
    Minister presented prospects for Georgian-Russian relations.

    Minister Oskanian also met with Serbia's Foreign Minister Vuk
    Jeremic. The two highlighted the friendly relations between the two
    peoples. They discussed the Kosovo issue and related developments,
    the approaches of interested parties on the settlement of existing
    conflicts. Minister Oskanian spoke about domestic Armenian issues,
    including the upcoming presidential elections.

    Minister Oskanian's meeting with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister,
    Vladimir Ogrizko is expected on February 15.
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