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We can assert confidently that this year was unprecedented in the aspect of cooperation between the two countries, and our relations developed dynamically over the past two years, President Serzh Sargsyan told a joint news conference after a private meeting with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in the Georgian Presidential Palace.

The President named the primary sectors of bilateral cooperation – interparliamentary ties, education, transport, energy, etc. He reminded those present that the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission met in Batumi lately, presided by the Armenian and Georgian Prime Ministers, six documents were signed during the year 2011, and another four documents were signed today, as part of President Serzh Sargsyan’s official visit to Georgia.

“We have reached a very high level in this aspect,” said the President.

Regarding the agreements signed today, Serzh Sargsyan highlighted the border cooperation agreement between the Armenian National Security Service and the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs. He noted that the agreement will improve cross-border mechanisms.

The President also highlighted trade and economic cooperation between Armenia and Georgia.

“Current year’s data mark a positive shift, 20 percent increase in trading volume between the two countries, however, this is a small number for Armenia and Georgia,” stressed the President.

Construction of North-South Expressway will be launched in the coming months, the President noted. The Expressway will join with the Ninotsminda-Batumi renovated highway to facilitate freight forwarding.

We will remind that President Serzh Sargsyan started his official visit to Georgia today.