Rubinyan and Matviyenko discuss interparliamentary cooperation agenda

Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Ruben Rubinyan held a telephone conversation with Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko.

The two discussed issues related to the agenda of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, highlighting the importance of maintaining parliamentary dialogue and cooperation on matters of mutual interest.

They also discussed a number of issues related to the current stage of bilateral relations between Armenia and Russia.

Rubinyan said the unjustified restrictions on the export of Armenian goods to the Russian market were a matter of concern and stressed the importance of resolving the issue within the framework of the existing legal agreements between the two countries and the regulations of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The agenda of relations between Armenia and the European Union was also discussed.

Rubinyan noted that the referendum expected by the Russian Federation on Armenia’s accession to the European Union could become practically possible only after Armenia formally applies for membership of the European Union and the process enters a substantive stage.

The two reaffirmed their readiness to continue an open dialogue with a view to further developing interparliamentary cooperation and strengthening mutual understanding on issues on the bilateral agenda.