Nov 23 2008

Estonia: President Ilves met with the Foreign Minister of Armenia

Today’s meeting between President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Armenian
Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian focused on the situation in the
South Caucuses.

The Estonian Head of State acknowledged Armenia’s closer contacts with
Turkey and Azerbaijan.

"As a member of the European Union and a country interested in a
peaceful existence for Europe, Estonia supports the increase of
security and stability in the South Caucuses and the peaceful
resolution of the conflicts in the region," President Ilves said. "It
is in the interest of all of us that the zone of prosperity uniting
countries that act and think alike be expanded." The Estonian Head of
State affirmed support for Armenia’s aspirations toward the European
Union and readiness for cooperation with Armenia through development
projects.