EREVAN, JUNE 14, ARMENPRESS. Thanks to traditionally fraternal and allied relations, Armenia occupies a special position among our friends and allies, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin said at the official reception on the occasion of Russia Day.
“This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the status quo of diplomatic relations and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. During those decades, cooperation between our countries has been characterized by a broad and reliable high political discussion at the level and active cooperation between other ministries and agencies. Economic ties have evolved and continue to grow. According to the 2021 results, advertising profits exceeded pre-pandemic figures, comprising around $2. 6 billion. Russia maintains Armenia’s position as Armenia’s largest and most reliable. economic and investment partner. Our cultural, educational and humanitarian cooperation is expanding. Effective bilateral cooperation in the security sector, whether regional and foreign, is of great importance. Our countries actively cooperate on foreign platforms and within the framework of integration unions – EAEU, CSTO and CIS,” the Russian ambassador said.
The diplomat said that Russia actively helps and will help what it is helping to create a ground for the safe and non-violent progress of the South Caucasus region. economic and maritime ties, improving relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and building general and comprehensive relations between Armenia and Turkey.