Volynkin: Armenian-Russian military-border cooperation is of key  importance in ensuring peace and security in the South Caucasus  region

ArmInfo.For a quarter of a century this holiday is important - the Day of Russia marks not only  the beginning of a new era for the Russian state, but also restores the connection of times, awakens in Russians a sense of belonging to the centuries-old Russian history and great culture. This was  announced on June 11 by the ambassador of Russia to Armenia Ivan Volynkin at the opening of the gala concert on the occasion of the Day of Russia.

"We are all part of a society that enriched the treasury of world  classics with great works of art and literature, made a decisive  contribution to the defeat of fascism and the liberation of Europe  from slavery and oppression, created the newest space technologies  and first sent a man into space. And today, Russia is actively  transforming and developing to remain a stable and strong state,  keeping pace with the times," the ambassador said.

At the same time, he stressed that Russia and its citizens highly  appreciate allied relations with Armenia.  "This year we celebrate  the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations -  this solemn date is based on the centuries-old history of friendship  and the spiritual closeness of our peoples, is a solid foundation of  interaction, contributes to the achievement of new results in all  areas of interaction. Over the past 25 years, more than 200  interstate, intergovernmental, interdepartmental treaties and  agreements have been concluded between our states covering virtually  all areas of cooperation. Together we work productively within the  CSTO and the Eurasian Economic Union, coordinate efforts at other  international venues. Russian-Armenian relations have reached a new  level and continue to expand and deepen intensively," Volynkin said.

He stated that Russia is Armenia's main trade and economic partner  and the main investor, major joint projects are being implemented in  the fields of energy, space research, agriculture, industry,  information and communication technologies, transport and tourism.  "Russia on an ongoing basis provides significant assistance to  Armenia in the field of International Development. We actively  finance the projects presented in Armenia by the organizations of the  UN system, we are talking about hundreds of millions of RUR annually  directed to social and economic development, improving the health  care and education system in the republic. On June 9, an open door  day was held at the Russian air base Erebuni. On June 10 in the House  of Moscow the solemn opening of the exhibition of the famous Russian  patron of Armenian origin Hrachya Poghosyan "With love to Armenia and  Russia", one family from Gyumri, which suffered from the 1988  earthquake, was handed keys to the apartment. It is from such real  affairs that the true friendship of the peoples develops," concluded  Volynkin.

The staff of the Russian Embassy in Armenia, performed well-known  Armenian and Russian works at the concert, and the Alexandrov Russian  Army Song and Dance Ensemble performed military and patriotic works.