Ambassador of Armenia to Ukraine noted significant progress in  Armenian-Ukrainian relations

ArmInfo. Significant progress can be noted in relations between Armenia and Ukraine.  Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Ukraine  Vladimir Karapetyan stated this in an interview with journalists on  the sidelines of the final conference of the Union of Armenians of  Ukraine in Yerevan.

"I can say that there is also a political dialogue. We are trying,  where possible, to bring our positions closer.  But this is not easy  given certain geopolitical developments. At the same time, it is  possible. This is the work of the Embassy, "the diplomat noted.

At the same time, he indicated that bilateral relations should not be  limited to political statements, pointing out in this regard the  deepening economic interaction. "And the agreements reached within  the framework of the meeting of the Armenian-Ukrainian  intergovernmental commission, which took place in September in  Yerevan, indicate that official Yerevan and official Kiev have a  desire to develop cooperation in all sectors. And the embassies  should do everything possible to realize these desires, "Vladimir  Karapetyan stressed.

In this context, he said that after the visit of the Ukrainian  delegation to Armenia, several events have already taken places,  which are a continuation of the agreements reached as a result of the  September meeting.

The ambassador noted that it is still difficult to talk about mutual  visits at a higher level, but drew attention to the fact that the  meeting of the intergovernmental committee was chaired from the  Armenian side by the Minister of Economy, and from the Ukrainian side  - by the Minister of Social Policy. "Here, the Ukrainian delegation  was received at the level of deputy prime minister. This suggests  that there is a desire to develop bilateral relations. But, of  course, it is necessary to carry out appropriate work for meetings of  a higher level, "said Karapetyan.

In an interview with journalists, People's MP of Ukraine, head of the  inter-parliamentary friendship group Armenia-Ukraine Artem Dmitruk,  in turn, noted that the main emphasis in Armenia-Ukraine relations  should be on friendship, stating that Armenians and Ukrainians are  fraternal peoples.

"There is a political dialogue with Armenia represented by our  parliamentary group. Our position is clear - the need for friendship,  interaction, trade and mutual support of each other," he said.

The parliamentarian recalled that during the visit of the Armenian  MPs to Ukraine, possible options for interaction in economic,  strategic and other areas were discussed. "Today this process is  still at the negotiation stage. But I think that in a year we will be  able to discuss specific issues of economic and strategic  interaction. Now we are establishing and strengthening our relations  in order to build something more significant for the two states on  their foundation, "said Dmitruk.

Since 2014, high-level contacts between Armenia and Ukraine have been  virtually frozen. Ukraine even recalled its ambassador "for  consultations" in connection with Armenia's position on the Crimean  issue, within the framework of which Armenia spoke out, including in  favor of taking into account the fundamental right of the people to  self-determination in such conflicts. The last official visit of the  President of Armenia to Ukraine dates back to 2012.  According to the  RA Statistical Committee, the foreign trade turnover between Armenia  and Ukraine for 9 months of this year increased by 9.3%, amounting to  $ 111.6 million. Exports grew by 7.8% to $ 17.3 million, while  imports increased by 9.6% to $ 94.3 million.