Friday, June 12 2020 12:56

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent congratulatory messages on the occasion  of Russian Day to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister  Mikhail Mishustin.

As the press service of Armenia's PM informs told ArmInfo the message  to Putin, in particular reads: "This holiday is inextricably linked  with the political, socio-economic achievements of the Russian  Federation and the strengthening of its role in the international  arena.  The allied relations between Armenia and Russia continue to  develop steadily for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, and  cooperation in almost all areas of the Armenian-Russian cooperation  is being strengthened and expanded.

The centuries-old history of friendship and trust, strong brotherly  ties that bind our peoples, are a solid foundation for constructive  cooperation and mutual support not only at the bilateral level, but  also within the framework of international organizations and  integration unions.

I sincerely hope that in the near future our countries will be able  to overcome the temporary difficulties of unprecedented global  challenges and threats, and we will be able to restore traditional  close contacts. "

The message to Mishustin, in turn, reads: "This holiday reflects the  thousand-year history of the statehood of Russia, the rich spiritual  and cultural heritage of the country and the subsequent creative work  aimed at the development and prosperity of the country, as well as  strengthening its role in the international arena.

Centuries-old Armenian-Russian allied relations based on friendship  between our peoples are reflected on international platforms,  especially within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union in the  form of a constructive and mutually beneficial strategic partnership.

We can record with satisfaction the consistent strengthening of  cooperation between our countries in the trade, economic, energy,  military-political, cultural, humanitarian and other fields.

I hope that the epidemiological situation in the world will be  resolved in the near future, which will allow us to fully resume  close ties for the implementation of new ideas and initiatives.