Armenian President In Moscow For Talks With Putin

President Kocharian 14 May 2004 -- Armenia's President Robert Kocharian is due to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin today at the start of a three-day visit to Moscow.

Kocharian, who arrived late yesterday, is also scheduled to meet Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov. Talks are expected to focus on security issues in the Caucasus region, as well as economic cooperation between Russia and Armenia.

Kocharian is also due to meet in Moscow with top officials of companies supplying gas to Armenia, as well as other businessmen.

(ITAR-TASS/AFP/Interfax)