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GEORGIA AND ARMENIA VOW TO ENHANCE COOPERATION
Agenda.ge, Georgia
Dec 12 2014
Georgia's relationship with one of its nearest neighbours is deepening
after the two countries' Prime Ministers met in Tbilisi.
Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan met Georgia's Prime Minister
Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration yesterday, where
the parties discussed readiness to enhance cooperation across the
board. The enduring Georgia-Armenia friendship was also reaffirmed
by both leaders.
The main topics of the face-to-face meeting were continuing bilateral
friendly relations, maintaining the current trade regime and further
strengthening economic cooperation.
"The meeting between Mr. Irakli Garibashvili was held in a warm and
friendly atmosphere," said the Armenian PM afterwards at a joint
press conference.
"We once again reaffirmed the strong friendly bond between our two
countries and expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation,"
Abrahamian said.
The Armenian official also said the sides stressed the importance of
a Georgia-Armenian intergovernmental commission and the necessity of
regular meeting.
"We also discussed the issue of modernising customs checkpoint. Great
importance was given to the operation of Upper Lars checkpoint without
any problems. We also spoke about the construction of a 400kV power
line between Georiga and Armenia," Abrahamian noted.
"In addition, both sides stressed the importance of rehabilitation
and protection of historic and cultural heritage."
When the Georgian Prime Minister spoke, he commented that the two
friendly countries were driven by strong will and aspiration to
continue mutually beneficial cooperation, and this was once again
confirmed by the meeting.
"I am happy to have the opportunity of meeting the Armenian Prime
Minister and members of his delegation. Our countries count this
relationship and history over numerous centuries, which is a firm
foundation for enhancing our cooperation," Garibashvili said.
"The current year is especially distinguished with the visits between
our two countries. As you know, I went to Armenia in August for an
official visit where we discussed a wide range of common interest
issues and set a plan for their development. Today's meeting was a
continuation of the dialogue started in Armenia," he noted.
"We have noted that Georgia and Armenia have close political and
economic relations, despite the fact Armenia will become a member of
the Eurasian Union and we have signed the Association Agreement with
the European Union, it does not affect us. On the contrary, we will
use this to the best interest of our countries," the Georgian PM said.
Today, the Armenian Prime Minister met with the country's President
Giorgi Margvelashvili. Afterwards Margvelashvili hosted the Armenian
delegation at a working lunch, which was attended by Georgia's Culture
Minister, State Minister for Diaspora Issues, Ambassador to Armenia,
National Security Council Secretary and the President's advisers.
http://agenda.ge/news/26370/eng
Agenda.ge, Georgia
Dec 12 2014
Georgia's relationship with one of its nearest neighbours is deepening
after the two countries' Prime Ministers met in Tbilisi.
Prime Minister of Armenia Hovik Abrahamyan met Georgia's Prime Minister
Irakli Garibashvili at the Government Administration yesterday, where
the parties discussed readiness to enhance cooperation across the
board. The enduring Georgia-Armenia friendship was also reaffirmed
by both leaders.
The main topics of the face-to-face meeting were continuing bilateral
friendly relations, maintaining the current trade regime and further
strengthening economic cooperation.
"The meeting between Mr. Irakli Garibashvili was held in a warm and
friendly atmosphere," said the Armenian PM afterwards at a joint
press conference.
"We once again reaffirmed the strong friendly bond between our two
countries and expressed readiness to further strengthen cooperation,"
Abrahamian said.
The Armenian official also said the sides stressed the importance of
a Georgia-Armenian intergovernmental commission and the necessity of
regular meeting.
"We also discussed the issue of modernising customs checkpoint. Great
importance was given to the operation of Upper Lars checkpoint without
any problems. We also spoke about the construction of a 400kV power
line between Georiga and Armenia," Abrahamian noted.
"In addition, both sides stressed the importance of rehabilitation
and protection of historic and cultural heritage."
When the Georgian Prime Minister spoke, he commented that the two
friendly countries were driven by strong will and aspiration to
continue mutually beneficial cooperation, and this was once again
confirmed by the meeting.
"I am happy to have the opportunity of meeting the Armenian Prime
Minister and members of his delegation. Our countries count this
relationship and history over numerous centuries, which is a firm
foundation for enhancing our cooperation," Garibashvili said.
"The current year is especially distinguished with the visits between
our two countries. As you know, I went to Armenia in August for an
official visit where we discussed a wide range of common interest
issues and set a plan for their development. Today's meeting was a
continuation of the dialogue started in Armenia," he noted.
"We have noted that Georgia and Armenia have close political and
economic relations, despite the fact Armenia will become a member of
the Eurasian Union and we have signed the Association Agreement with
the European Union, it does not affect us. On the contrary, we will
use this to the best interest of our countries," the Georgian PM said.
Today, the Armenian Prime Minister met with the country's President
Giorgi Margvelashvili. Afterwards Margvelashvili hosted the Armenian
delegation at a working lunch, which was attended by Georgia's Culture
Minister, State Minister for Diaspora Issues, Ambassador to Armenia,
National Security Council Secretary and the President's advisers.
http://agenda.ge/news/26370/eng