RUSSIAN STATE DUMA'S CHAIRMAN VISITS ARMENIA
Vestnik Kavkaza
July 24 2012
Russia
Russia continues mediatory efforts for a peaceful settlement of the
Karabakh conflict and reaching an agreement acceptable for all parties,
the speaker of the Russian Duma, Sergey Naryshkin, said in Yerevan,
News.am reports.
Addressing representatives of science at the Armenian National Academy
of Sciences on Tuesday, he said Russia hopes for positive movement
in the peace process.
He reminded his listeners about the 20th anniversary of the
establishment of Armenian-Russian diplomatic relations this year.
Naryshkin noted Armenian-Russian relations are an example of
centuries-long fraternity.
The Russian official touched upon Armenia possibly joining the Customs
Union, saying the union between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia is open
to all CIS states. According to him, Armenia may join the structure, if
there is political will. He pointed out ratification of the agreement
on free trade zone in CIS area as a first step.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Tuesday received a delegation
led by Naryshkin.
Vestnik Kavkaza
July 24 2012
Russia
Russia continues mediatory efforts for a peaceful settlement of the
Karabakh conflict and reaching an agreement acceptable for all parties,
the speaker of the Russian Duma, Sergey Naryshkin, said in Yerevan,
News.am reports.
Addressing representatives of science at the Armenian National Academy
of Sciences on Tuesday, he said Russia hopes for positive movement
in the peace process.
He reminded his listeners about the 20th anniversary of the
establishment of Armenian-Russian diplomatic relations this year.
Naryshkin noted Armenian-Russian relations are an example of
centuries-long fraternity.
The Russian official touched upon Armenia possibly joining the Customs
Union, saying the union between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia is open
to all CIS states. According to him, Armenia may join the structure, if
there is political will. He pointed out ratification of the agreement
on free trade zone in CIS area as a first step.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Tuesday received a delegation
led by Naryshkin.