Russia, Armenia discuss exchange of diplomatic missions

Russia, Armenia discuss exchange of diplomatic missions
By Syuzanna Adamyants

ITAR-TASS News Agency
June 15, 2005 Wednesday 12:52 PM Eastern Time

MOSCOW, June 15 — Russia and Armenia discussed the exchange of
diplomatic missions on Wednesday.

Russian Foreign Ministry Director General Doku Zavgayev and Armenian
Ambassador in Moscow Armen Smbatyan discussed questions concerning
the establishment of an Armenian diplomatic mission in Russia and of
the Russian consulate general in Gyumri, Armenia.

They also exchanged views “on topical issues of Russian-Armenian
relations”.

“The sides confirmed their readiness to solve questions that arise
on the bilateral agenda in the spirit of understanding and in full
conformity with the high level of allied relations between Russia
and Armenia,” the Foreign Ministry said.

“The meeting was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere,” it said.