Russia ready to participate in Armenia’s econ project – premier

Russia ready to participate in Armenia’s econ project – premier
By Tigran Liloyan

ITAR-TASS News Agency
October 13, 2004 Wednesday

YEREVAN, October 13 — Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov said
Russia is ready to take an active part in investment programs and in
the implementation of economic projects in Armenia.

Fradkov confirmed it in his address to the delegates of the
international Armenian forum, which opened in Yerevan on Wednesday.

The prime minister’s message was read by Russian Transport Minister
Igor Levitin.

Fradkov said he was hoping that this forum would become a catalyst
for the development of trade and economic ties between Armenia and
Russia and other countries.

He noted that the Armenian community in the Russian Federation plays
a significant role in launching mutually advantageous ties in various
spheres between the two countries.