April 25, 2006 - 19:08 AMT
Lithuania Will Assist Armenia within European Neighborhood Policy
Talks with the Lithuanian President were productive, a range of matters of mutual interest, specifically the current bilateral relations, including European Neighborhood Policy were discussed, Armenian President Robert Kocharian stated at a joint news conference with his Lithuanian counterpart Valdas Adamkus in Yerevan. "We are grateful to Lithuania for assistance in implementation of political reforms within the European Neighborhood Policy,» Kocharian said.

In his words, during the talks the parties agreed to hold joint business forums that will determine priorities of development of economic ties. «During the talks we discussed cooperation in agriculture, security of foodstuffs, exchange of students,» the Armenian leader said.

In his turn Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus remarked that the talks held were constructive. "We will assist and promote Armenia within the European Neighborhood Policy. Time has come to speak about regional cooperation between South Caucasus and Baltic states. I believe this will become real soon,» the Lithuanian President said.