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SERZH SARGSYAN ANNOUNCED ABOUT ARMENIA'S DECISION TO JOIN CUSTOMS UNION
18:35, 3 September, 2013
MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS: President of the Republic of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan paid a working visit to Moscow on September 3 on
invitation of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin. Presidents
Sargsyan and Putin mentioned with satisfaction the positive dynamic
of Armenian-Russian cooperation in political, trade-economic,
cultural-humanitarian, military spheres and confirmed loyalty to
the principles enshrined in treaty "About friendship, cooperation
and mutual support" signed on August 29, 1997 and declaration
"About strategic cooperation between Republic of Armenia and Russian
federation aimed to 21st century" signed on September 26, 2006. During
the negotiations the heads of the states discussed the current level of
bilateral strategic partnership and its prospects, issues relating to
foreign policy cooperation. The Presidents confirmed their loyalty to
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peaceful settlement in format of joint work
with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, on the base of one principle formed
from retraining from threat or use of force, Territorial integrity of
states, equal rights and self-determination of people. In the context
of joint work directed to regional stability and security was mentioned
the mutual readiness of sides in further expansion of cooperation in
a number of fields. The Presidents of two countries with a separate
statement confirmed Armenia's and Russia's determination in developing
integration processes in Eurasian territory.
The readiness of two countries of practical implantation of joint
programs directed to strengthening energy security of Armenia,
modernization and diversification of its economy was expressed.
Armenian and Russian Presidents highlighted the importance of
continuation of joint efforts in direction of implementation of
infrastructure programs including railway connection as well as new
logistic and communication ways. The importance of full realization
of long-term economic cooperation program till 2020 between Armenia
and Russia was stressed.
***
"Armenpress" was informed from public relations and information
department of Armenian President's office that in result of
negotiations on September 3, 2013 in Moscow Presidents Sargsyan
and Putin confirmed the aim of the Republic of Armenia and Russian
Federation in direction of further development of economic integration
processes in Eurasian territory. Int hat context President of the
Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan announced about Armenia's decision
to join Customs Union and necessity of implementation corresponding
steps for that aim and in future about participating in formation
of Eurasian economic union. President of Russian Federation Vladimir
Putin expressed his support to the abovementioned decision of Armenia
and informed about readiness of Russian side to support the process.
***
Speech of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during press conference
on results of negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"Honorable Mister President, respectable representatives of media,
I want to begin with gratitude word directed to Mister Putin for just
ended open negotiations, atmosphere of confidence and arrangements
directed to further development of Armenian-Russian relations. As it
was said in constructive atmosphere together with Russian President we
discussed the main issues of strategic partnership of our countries -
in political, trade-economic, energy, humanitarian and other fields.
Naturally we spoke about regional issues and settlement
of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. I confirmed once more Armenia's
readiness to settle the conflict exclusively peacefully on the base
of principles of self-determination of people, retraining from threat
or use of force, Territorial integrity of states. I re-confirmed our
readiness to continue looking for solutions from crises on the base
of settlement principles and elements reflected in joint statements
of Russian, American and French Presidents. One of main topics of our
negotiations was the necessity of infrastructure reforms in Armenia,
securing modernization and diversification of oru economy where Russia
is represented with many enterprises. We discussed in details on
prospective directions of our cooperation. We also discussed issues
relating Eurasian integration and I confirmed Armenia's wish to join
Customs Union and be involved in the process of formation of Eurasian
economic union. 20 years ago Armenia together with Russia and other
CIS member states formed its military security system in format of
Collective security treaty. During these decades the system approved
its vitality and efficiency. Today our CSTO partners form new platform
of economic cooperation. I have said many times that being in a same
system of military security it is impossible to isolate yourself from
corresponding geo-economic territory. This is a rational decision and
it comes from interests of the Republic of Armenia. This decision
is not refusal from dialogue with European organizations. During
these years Armenia in support of its European partners held serious
institutional reforms. Nowadays Armenia in this sense is much more
efficient and competitive country as it was several years ago. Ladies
and gentlemen the results of our negotiations are reflected in our
joint statements signed with Vladimir Putin several minutes ago. I
am sure that realization of all arrangements will give new impetus
to strategic allied partnership. Mister President I am grateful for
warm receiption and made arrangements".
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/731583/serzh-sargsyan-announced-about-armenia%E2%80%99s-decision-to-join-customs-union.html
18:35, 3 September, 2013
MOSCOW, SEPTEMBER 3, ARMENPRESS: President of the Republic of Armenia
Serzh Sargsyan paid a working visit to Moscow on September 3 on
invitation of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin. Presidents
Sargsyan and Putin mentioned with satisfaction the positive dynamic
of Armenian-Russian cooperation in political, trade-economic,
cultural-humanitarian, military spheres and confirmed loyalty to
the principles enshrined in treaty "About friendship, cooperation
and mutual support" signed on August 29, 1997 and declaration
"About strategic cooperation between Republic of Armenia and Russian
federation aimed to 21st century" signed on September 26, 2006. During
the negotiations the heads of the states discussed the current level of
bilateral strategic partnership and its prospects, issues relating to
foreign policy cooperation. The Presidents confirmed their loyalty to
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peaceful settlement in format of joint work
with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, on the base of one principle formed
from retraining from threat or use of force, Territorial integrity of
states, equal rights and self-determination of people. In the context
of joint work directed to regional stability and security was mentioned
the mutual readiness of sides in further expansion of cooperation in
a number of fields. The Presidents of two countries with a separate
statement confirmed Armenia's and Russia's determination in developing
integration processes in Eurasian territory.
The readiness of two countries of practical implantation of joint
programs directed to strengthening energy security of Armenia,
modernization and diversification of its economy was expressed.
Armenian and Russian Presidents highlighted the importance of
continuation of joint efforts in direction of implementation of
infrastructure programs including railway connection as well as new
logistic and communication ways. The importance of full realization
of long-term economic cooperation program till 2020 between Armenia
and Russia was stressed.
***
"Armenpress" was informed from public relations and information
department of Armenian President's office that in result of
negotiations on September 3, 2013 in Moscow Presidents Sargsyan
and Putin confirmed the aim of the Republic of Armenia and Russian
Federation in direction of further development of economic integration
processes in Eurasian territory. Int hat context President of the
Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan announced about Armenia's decision
to join Customs Union and necessity of implementation corresponding
steps for that aim and in future about participating in formation
of Eurasian economic union. President of Russian Federation Vladimir
Putin expressed his support to the abovementioned decision of Armenia
and informed about readiness of Russian side to support the process.
***
Speech of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during press conference
on results of negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin:
"Honorable Mister President, respectable representatives of media,
I want to begin with gratitude word directed to Mister Putin for just
ended open negotiations, atmosphere of confidence and arrangements
directed to further development of Armenian-Russian relations. As it
was said in constructive atmosphere together with Russian President we
discussed the main issues of strategic partnership of our countries -
in political, trade-economic, energy, humanitarian and other fields.
Naturally we spoke about regional issues and settlement
of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. I confirmed once more Armenia's
readiness to settle the conflict exclusively peacefully on the base
of principles of self-determination of people, retraining from threat
or use of force, Territorial integrity of states. I re-confirmed our
readiness to continue looking for solutions from crises on the base
of settlement principles and elements reflected in joint statements
of Russian, American and French Presidents. One of main topics of our
negotiations was the necessity of infrastructure reforms in Armenia,
securing modernization and diversification of oru economy where Russia
is represented with many enterprises. We discussed in details on
prospective directions of our cooperation. We also discussed issues
relating Eurasian integration and I confirmed Armenia's wish to join
Customs Union and be involved in the process of formation of Eurasian
economic union. 20 years ago Armenia together with Russia and other
CIS member states formed its military security system in format of
Collective security treaty. During these decades the system approved
its vitality and efficiency. Today our CSTO partners form new platform
of economic cooperation. I have said many times that being in a same
system of military security it is impossible to isolate yourself from
corresponding geo-economic territory. This is a rational decision and
it comes from interests of the Republic of Armenia. This decision
is not refusal from dialogue with European organizations. During
these years Armenia in support of its European partners held serious
institutional reforms. Nowadays Armenia in this sense is much more
efficient and competitive country as it was several years ago. Ladies
and gentlemen the results of our negotiations are reflected in our
joint statements signed with Vladimir Putin several minutes ago. I
am sure that realization of all arrangements will give new impetus
to strategic allied partnership. Mister President I am grateful for
warm receiption and made arrangements".
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/731583/serzh-sargsyan-announced-about-armenia%E2%80%99s-decision-to-join-customs-union.html