YEREVAN, AUGUST 4, ARMENPRESS. Russia is actively preparing to open a Consulate General in Kapan, Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Fourth CIS Department Denis Gonchar said in an interview with TASS news agency.

“We are actively preparing for the opening of the Russian Consulate General in Kapan, Syunik province, in full format. This initiative was approved by our leaders at a meeting held in Moscow on May 25. Already in September, Russian diplomats will visit the region to immediately deal with operational issues on the ground.”

Gonchar added that there are many proposals related to the establishment of fraternal relations between the cities of Russia and Armenia, and the 10th Interregional Forum is planned in Armenia in the fall.