China FM to discuss polit, econ coop'n matters in Yerevan

YEREVAN, February 16 (Itar-Tass) -Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the People's Republic of China (PRC), is to hold talks here on
matters concerning political and economic cooperation with Armenia. He
arrives here on Wednesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation
of the republic's Foreign Ministry.
The Chinese Minister is to meet with Armenian President Serge
Sargsyan, Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisyan, and Foreign Minister Edvard
Nalbandyan. Yang will also visit the see of the Armenian Apostolic Church
at St Echmiadzin, where he will be received in audience by Garegin II,
Head of this Christian Church, Supreme Patriarch and Most Holy Catholicos
of All Armenians.
An official at the republic's Foreign Ministry here has pointed out,
"Since the moment of the proclamation of Armenia's independence, this is
the first arrival of a high official of the PRC here. During the upcoming
meetings the sides are to discuss matters aimed at strengthening and
broadening mutual relations between the two countries, the relations that
underwent development in the recent period. They will also consider a wide
range of regional and international matters".