For Russia "Armenia is a close partner and ally in the region," it concerns both economic cooperation and security issues. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Sochi.

Putin wished Pashinyan success, expressing hope that the relations between the two countries would develop as positively as it is today.

Putin also added that Moscow will continue to work actively with Yerevan in the international arena, in international organizations, starting with the UN and ending with regional organizations in the areas of security and economic development.

Putin reminded that Russia is Armenia's leading trade and economic partner, which accounts for 25% of Armenia's commodity turnover, while Russian investments account for 35% of all investments made in Armenia's economy. The RF President added that "it is a good dynamics".

Putin hoped that "very good results" that have recently been seen in the sphere of economic cooperation "will not only succeed, but also multiply".

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, in his turn, said: "Nobody has ever doubted and will not doubt the importance of Armenian-Russian relations. We are determined to give a new impetus to the political and economic relations, "RIA Novosti reports.

"We highly appreciate the balanced position that Russia had during the domestic political crisis in Armenia. It assesses not only the government, but also the society, "he said.

Pashinyan also expressed hope that the relations with Russia will develop in the military-technical sphere as well.

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