Mher Grigoryan: Accumulated experience of Armenian-Russian  cooperation valuable asset to preserve regardless of configuration of  international relations

ArmInfo. The accumulated experience of Armenian-Russian cooperation is a long-term, fundamental, and valuable asset that is important to preserve  regardless of the configuration of international relations. Armenian  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this at a reception  hosted by the Russian Embassy in Armenia on the occasion of Russia  Day, a national holiday.

He expressed hope that existing issues and disagreements will be  successfully resolved through open dialogue, and that relations  between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation will  continue to develop in a spirit of mutual understanding, respect, and  good-neighborliness for the benefit of our states and peoples.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, Armenia and Russia are bound  by centuries-old historical relations based on mutual respect, strong  friendship, and close humanitarian ties between our peoples. "We  highly value the history of our cooperation and are convinced that  the further development of bilateral cooperation serves the interests  of both countries and contributes to strengthening stability and  prosperity in the region," Grigoryan said.

In his speech, he wished the Russian Federation peace, prosperity,  and success, and the citizens of Russia happiness, well-being, and  confidence in the future.

The Armenian side was represented at the reception by Parliament  Speaker Alen Simonyan and his deputy Ruben Rubinyan. Also present  were Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan, and other  officials.