Putin lauds growing trade relations with Armenia

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 8, ARMENPRESS. Russian President Vladimir Putin has lauded the ‘dynamically growing’ trade ties between Armenia and Russia at a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow.

“Last year the trade turnover was 7,4 billion dollars, while in the first half of this year it increased 2,5 times, exceeding 8,3 billion dollars,” Putin said.

The Russian leader said trade between the two countries can reach a record 14-16 billion dollars by yearend if the pace continues.