YEREVAN, MARCH 18, ARMENPRESS. On March 18 Armenia Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Minister of the Russian Federation for Affairs for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters Vladimir Puchkov.

Armenian PM congratulated Vladimir Puchkov for deepening Armenian-Russian cooperation in rescue services, strengthening the Armenian-Russian friendly relations and for being awarded by the Order of Friendship by the Armenia President for Puchkov’s significant contribution in the issue of development. Abrahamyan highly appreciated Puchkov’s contribution to the elimination of the consequences of the Spitak city’s earthquake.

“Armenpress” was informed from the Information and Public Relations Department of the Armenian Government that head of the government stressed the importance of development and deepening of the Armenian-Russian alliance collaboration, one of the priorities of which is expansion of the cooperation in preventing and overcoming the emergency situations. The Prime Minister welcomed opening of the Armenian-Russian humanitarian response center in the region of Kotayk on March 18 and expressed confidence that it will operate efficiently.

Vladimir Puchkov expressed his gratitude to the Prime Minister Abrahamyan for the warm words noting that it is an honor for him to be awarded by the Order of Friendship by the Armenian President. Mr Puchkov highlighted the importance of opening of the Armenian-Russian humanitarian response center in the region, emphasizing that it will help improve qualitatively new level of cooperation between the two countries in the mentioned sector and the implementation of new joint projects.

Armenia PM expressed satisfaction with the cooperation of the Ministries of Emergency Situations of Armenia and Russia and highlighted its development and expansion both in the sector of civil protection and emergency situations.