President Sargsyan received the delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Grigol Vashadze

Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Grigol Vashadze, who is in Armenia on official visit.

President Serzh Sargsyan stressed the high level of the Armenian-Georgian relations which are based on strong historic foundation and traditional friendship of the two nations. The President of Armenia underscored the importance of intensive contacts and noted that they promote further deepening of the mutually beneficial cooperation.

The two sides spoke about the process of implementation of the agreements reached during President Sargsyan’s September 2008 visit to Georgia, particularly to the programs enhancing partnership in the areas of transportation, customs, and others.

The President of Armenia and the Foreign Minister of Georgia spoke also about the EU Eastern Partnership initiative and possible cooperation in the framework of that program. They also discussed issues related to the stability and security in the region.

The parties exchanged views on the current global financial and economic crisis and alleviating measures undertaken in the two states.