Pashinyan sees new dynamics in relations with Russia after 2018 revolution in Armenia
YEREVAN, NOVEMBER 11, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sees new dynamics in the relations with Russia after the 2018 revolution in Armenia, the PM said at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Yerevan on November 11.
“Last time you paid an official visit to Armenia two years ago. That time very great changes took place in Armenia, and I want to state that as a result of those changes the relations of our countries received a new dynamics. After being elected as PM of Armenia I had numerous meetings with the Russian President, Prime Minister. In the past 1.5 year I had a chance to host in Yerevan the Russian President, the PM, recently the defense minister arrived in Armenia, many high-ranking officials visit Armenia, and I think that there is really a new dynamics in our relations. Recently we reached an agreement that next year I will pay an official visit to Russia which will be followed by the official visit of the Russian leader to Armenia”, Pashinyan said.
In his turn the Russian FM highlighted the close contacts between Armenia and Russia at the level of different agencies.
“We have very close contacts in terms of economic agencies. As you mentioned, our other agencies also are closely cooperating. Recently our defense minister, healthcare minister, State Duma Speaker were in Armenia, therefore, we have very close contacts at all directions”, the minister said.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Armenia on an official visit on November 10-11.
Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan