Joint agreement reached
On May 21-23, the President of the Republic of Croatia, Stjepan Mesić, paid an official visit to the Republic of Armenia upon the invitation of the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.
The heads of the countries discussed the current situation and prospects of Armenian-Croatian relations, and exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual interest.
The parties stressed the importance of further development of political and economic relations between the two countries under question.
The Presidents underlined the need for broadening the legal framework between Armenian and Croatia. The sides signed the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the Government of the Republic of Croatia on co-operation in the fields of culture, education and science, and the Agreement between the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Croatia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
They expressed readiness to foster the trade and economic relations, to promote the establishment of ties between entrepreneurs, to encourage mutual visits and of business forums. Exchange of experience in field of tourism was also emphasized.
The Presidents voiced hope that regional conflicts should be resolved without use of force and only by peaceful means and negotiations based on the principles and norms of international law.
The sides underlined the imperative to open the remaining closed borders in Europe as well as the necessity to establish normal relations without any preconditions.
The parties expressed their readiness to consider the possibilities of cooperation within the framework of the European Union initiatives, including the European Neighborhood Policy, as well as other international structures.
Bilateral and multilateral cooperation aimed at maintaining security and stability in Europe in the realms of international organizations was also emphasized.
Noting with satisfaction the constructive negotiations and achieved results, the Presidents will, in the nearest future, undertake practical steps for effectively realizing all agreements reached.
