Armenian premier, Russian president discuss regional, international  agenda 

ArmInfo.  A meeting between Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin took place within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

The interlocutors attached importance to the meeting, emphasizing  that it is an effective opportunity to discuss topical issues of  bilateral relations and ways of their further development.

The parties highly appreciated the continuous and active dialogue  between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing both high-level personal  contacts and interstate institutional cooperation.

Issues of regional and international importance were also touched  upon during the meeting.

As reported by the Kremlin press service, Putin said at a meeting  with Pashinyan that he was glad to have the opportunity to talk with  him, since many issues had accumulated for discussion, both bilateral  and regional and international.

"I hope that our meeting today, as is usually the case when we meet,  will be useful and meaningful," said Vladimir Putin.

He noted that members of the Russian and Armenian governments are in  constant contact. "Our colleagues are in constant contact. Members of  the Government report to me - they often visit Armenia, and your  members of the Government come to Russia," Putin said.

In turn, Nikol Pashinyan said that he is glad for the partnership and  the dialogue that has developed between Armenia and Russia. "I mean  our personal dialogue, and, of course, the very active dialogue  between our fraternal countries," the Prime Minister noted.

"It is always a pleasure to see you and talk, to communicate,"  Pashinyan said.