ArmInfo.Moscow will actively work with Yerevan in the international arena, in international organizations, beginning with the UN and ending with regional organizations - both in the sphere of security and economic development, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the first meeting with the new prime minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, RIA Novosti reports.
Mr. Putin reminded that Russia remains the leading trade and economic partner of Armenia, it accounts for more than 25% of Armenia's trade turnover, while Russian capital makes up 35% of all investments in the Armenian economy.
"We have seen a 25% growth in trade turnover in recent years, while agricultural exports from Armenia to the Russian market are growing at an accelerating rate, 38% in the previous months," Putin said, adding that it is a very good dynamics.
Pashinyan assured the invariability of the strategic allied relations between Armenia and Russia and noted that there is a consensus on this issue in Armenia. "I think no one has ever put and will not question the strategic importance of the Armenian-Russian relations. We are determined to give a new impetus to these relations both in the political sense and in the trade and economic sphere," said the head of the Armenian government. He also expressed hope for the development of relations with Russia in the military-technical sector.