Mirzoyan, Lavrov exchange messages on  33rd anniversary of   diplomatic relations between Yerevan and Moscow

ArmInfo. The Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia, Ararat Mirzoyan and Sergey Lavrov, exchanged messages on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 

As reported by the press service of the Armenian Foreign Ministry,  Mirzoyan's message states as follows:  "I sincerely congratulate you  on the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations  between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation.During  this relatively short historical period, thanks to joint constructive  and fruitful work, interstate relations between Armenia and Russia  have strengthened and expanded, based on the centuries-old friendship  of our peoples. In the modern conditions of the changing architecture  of international relations, it is important to continue our  partnership based on the interests of our states and for the benefit  of our countries and peoples. We focus on long-term mutually  beneficial cooperation in the political, socio-economic, humanitarian  and other spheres and aim to continue and expand a meaningful  dialogue that fully meets the interests of our countries. I wish the  fraternal people of Russia peace and prosperity."

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry,  Lavrov's message notes  that the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian  Federation and the Republic of Armenia has marked the beginning of a  modern stage of bilateral relations between Moscow and Yerevan.   "Based on the shared spiritual and moral values, the  strong  traditional  intersectoral and humanitarian contacts, Russia and  Armenia have developed a solid contractual and legal framework and  have built multifaceted, equal, and mutually beneficial relations.  Despite external attempts to undermine the Russian- Armenian  alliance, we have succeeded in maintaining a high level of political  dialogue and foreign policy coordination, and have increased trade  and economic cooperation both bilaterally and within a common  integration space. We are willing to continue  working together to  further deepen and enhance the effectiveness of the partnership for  the benefit of the citizens of our countries and for promotion of   peace and security in the South Caucasus.  I wish the fraternal  Armenian people prosperity," Lavrov's message says.