Armenian President Serzh Sarkisyan begins an official visit to Ukraine Friday aimed at boosting bilateral economic and cultural ties.

During the two-day visit, President Sarkisyan will hold talks with his Ukrainian counterpart, Viktor Yanukovych, Parliament Speaker Vladimir Litvin and other top officials in Kyiv. He also will meet with Ukrainian business and culture leaders and members of the Armenian community.

The Ukrainian news agency reports that the Armenian and Ukrainian leaders will oversee the signing of several bilateral documents. They also are scheduled to participate in a Ukrainian-Armenian business forum.

The two presidents will hold a joint press conference at the end of their talks.