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10, 2011
In Moscow Serzh Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin
In the evening of October 25, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.
Noting, that a meeting with the Chairman of the RF Government in the framework of his state visit provides a good opportunity to discuss prospects of the Armenian-Russian relations, President Serzh Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that the bilateral relations are on a very good level. He also said that the existing atmosphere and the dialogue between the two governments allow to discuss any issue.
“We believe that our economic relations are developing properly. As You have already mentioned, last year our turnover reached one billion USD,” President Sargsyan said. According to the President of Armenia, it’s a serious number for our country. Serzh Sargsyan also noted that Russian investments make 57 percent of all foreign investments and there are almost 1500 joint ventures and enterprises with Russian capital, which means that there is a certain growth. He also spoke about the Armenian-Russian cooperation in the humanitarian area, which is also developing well enough. President Sargsyan said that during his visit to the Russian Federation, the parties have reached agreement regarding new quotas. “We would like, of course, to discuss possibilities of new programs, which will further strengthen our relations,” President Sargsyan said.
Welcoming President Sargsyan, the Chairman of the RF Government noted that he was extremely pleased to meet with the Armenian President in the framework of his state visit to the Russian Federation and spoke about economic, including trade relations of the two states.
Vladimir Putin also praised the Armenian-Russian relations in different areas, noting that quite recently he has had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister of Armenia and discussed in detail additional steps aimed at the enhancement of bilateral relations. The Chairman of the RF Government underlined with satisfaction that over all things are progressing in the operative mode.
Tonight, after the conclusion of the state visit to the Russian Federation, the delegation headed by the President of Armenia returned to Yerevan.
Noting, that a meeting with the Chairman of the RF Government in the framework of his state visit provides a good opportunity to discuss prospects of the Armenian-Russian relations, President Serzh Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that the bilateral relations are on a very good level. He also said that the existing atmosphere and the dialogue between the two governments allow to discuss any issue.
“We believe that our economic relations are developing properly. As You have already mentioned, last year our turnover reached one billion USD,” President Sargsyan said. According to the President of Armenia, it’s a serious number for our country. Serzh Sargsyan also noted that Russian investments make 57 percent of all foreign investments and there are almost 1500 joint ventures and enterprises with Russian capital, which means that there is a certain growth. He also spoke about the Armenian-Russian cooperation in the humanitarian area, which is also developing well enough. President Sargsyan said that during his visit to the Russian Federation, the parties have reached agreement regarding new quotas. “We would like, of course, to discuss possibilities of new programs, which will further strengthen our relations,” President Sargsyan said.
Welcoming President Sargsyan, the Chairman of the RF Government noted that he was extremely pleased to meet with the Armenian President in the framework of his state visit to the Russian Federation and spoke about economic, including trade relations of the two states.
Vladimir Putin also praised the Armenian-Russian relations in different areas, noting that quite recently he has had the opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister of Armenia and discussed in detail additional steps aimed at the enhancement of bilateral relations. The Chairman of the RF Government underlined with satisfaction that over all things are progressing in the operative mode.
Tonight, after the conclusion of the state visit to the Russian Federation, the delegation headed by the President of Armenia returned to Yerevan.