Minister Oskanian is in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a three-day working visit. On July 18, he met with his counterpart Mladen Ivanic.

During the meeting, the two focused on a number of bilateral and international issues. They noted that Armenia - Bosnia-Herzegovina relations are in the formation stage, and expressed mutual interest in deepening the economic cooperation, which can be enhanced due to the absence of political disagreement between the two countries.

In this context, the Ministers stressed the need to create a legal framework, which will contribute to deepening and activating bilateral relations. Specifically, they stressed the importance of preparing agreements on support and protection of investments, trade and economic cooperation, visits without an entrance visa for those with diplomatic and service passports.

The Ministers touched upon the current status of development of the Republic of Armenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Minister Ivanic spoke of Bosnia and Herzegovina's development following the collapse of Yugoslavia the peace that followed the Dayton Accords.

The two exchanged views on the European orientation of their countries' foreign policies, and presented the present status of their relations with the European Union and NATO.

Minister Oskanian and Minister Ivanic also stressed the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation in the framework of international organizations.

Both attached importance to boosting cultural cooperation for the two peoples get to know each other. In this regard, visits of delegations and cultural events should be organized, they said.

The Ministers informed each other on the latest developments in the region, as well as the two countries' present relations with neighboring countries.

Minister Oskanian briefed his counterpart on the present status of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process.

Toward the end of the meeting, Armenia's Foreign Minister invited Minister Ivanic to visit Armenia. A press conference followed the meeting.