September 4, 2008 - 18:05 AMT
Armenia to develop cooperation with Russia and U.S.
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said the republic will develop strategic relations with Russia and use the potential of Armenian-Russian relations, the RA leader's press office reported.

"During a meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev we discussed implementation of a number of joint programs," he said, adding that Armenia will continue strengthening relations with the United States as well.

"The Armenia-U.S. relations include numerous programs, specifically the Millennium Challenge Account," President Sargsyan said.

Stressing the importance of cooperation with the European Union, the President said, "Implementation of the Action Plan is under my control. I have instructed our diplomats to develop a strategy of relations with Eastern European and Baltic states to promote the process of reforms."