Vladimir Putin met with Serzh Sargsyan in Moscow

Vladimir Putin and Serzh Sargsyan discussed key topics in Russian-Armenian cooperation, prospects for developing integration processes in Eurasia and Nagorno Karabakh settlement.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described relatioships between the countries as "a strategic partnership". "There is no need to describe our bilateral interstate relations: indeed, this is a strategic partnership. I am very pleased to state this and note that our relations are developing successfully," - said Putin.

"You are heading the CSTO this year, and I very much hope that I will be able to talk with you as the chairman of this international organisation, because it is responsible for security issues, the fight against terrorism and organised crime, and ensuring that everything remains calm on our borders," - said Putin.

The sides also touched upon issues related to the prospects for the development of integration processes in the Eurasian space.

Armenia firmly supports Russia's position on the Syrian issue, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has said during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"I reiterate that we firmly support Russia's stance on the Syrian issue, welcome the agreements with the United States on the cessation of hostilities and commitment to a political settlement in this matter," Sargsyan said.

The Armenian leader also thanked Putin for taking part in the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and assured him that the Armenian side remained committed to a peaceful settlement of this problem.

source: commonspace.eu with kremlin.ru

 

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