October 24, 2008 - 14:44 AMT
Armenia assumes BSEC presidency
Armenia assumed chairmanship in the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) during the 19th summit held in Tirana on October 23.

Addressing the summit, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said that despite certain achievements, the BSEC needs reform to function more efficiently.

The Minister announced BSEC cooperation with other international structures as well as energy, regional, transport, communications and ecology as priorities of Armenia's chairmanship.