Vladimir Putin: "Armenia is a reliable partner of Russia"

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS. In occasion of 2nd conference in frames of International Armenian Congress, which started in Yerevan on October 15, President of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin addressed to the guests of the conference. As "Armenpress" reports, in his speech Vladimir Putin said: "I am glad to welcome all guests and participants of the conference. Contribution of the Armenian people in world culture, science and art is prominent. Rich historical heritage of the Armenian nation is a unique property, which belongs to all mankind. Amicable relations, mutual respect and spiritual intimacy united Russian and Armenian people for centuries".

Vladimir Putin appreciated development of relations of both states based upon the foundation of ancient traditions. Russian President said: "Today our relations elevated to the level of strategic cooperation. The Republic of Armenia remained and remains a reliable friend of Russia. Partnership in different spheres, as cooperation in regional and international procedures, has new impulses". He said, that it is of a certain importance that one of the largest Armenian communities is in Russian Federation.