Putin convinced Yerevan and Moscow will intensify efforts to strengthen Russia-Armenia partnership

|

USD

377.57

EUR

448.4

RUB

4.8914

GEL

140.67

12.01.2015, 17:24

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a message sent to his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan ahead of Christmas and New Year holidays, expressed confidence that Yerevan and Moscow will intensify their efforts to strengthen partnership between the two countries.

Putin convinced Yerevan and Moscow will intensify efforts to strengthen Russia-Armenia partnership

YEREVAN, January 12. /ARKA/. Russian President Vladimir Putin, congratulating his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on Christmas and New Year holidays, expressed confidence that Yerevan and Moscow will intensify their efforts to strengthen partnership between their countries.

The Russian president was quoted by Kremlin's official website as saying that 2014 was a quite effective year for Russian-Armenian relations.

Stressing the importance of Armenia's accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, Putin said it will give a strong impetus to cooperation between the two countries in various areas.

The Eurasian Economic Union treaty, signed by Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on May 29 in Astana, took force on January 2, 2015. Armenia signed its accession agreement on October 10, 2014. The agreement is already ratified by Russian, Belarusian and Kazakh parliaments. ---0-----

Extension of EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia is not under discussion – Ritter

Discussions on extending the mandate of the EU Monitoring Mission in Armenia (EUMA) are not underway, stated the head of the mission, Markus Ritter.

13.02.2026 12:17

Armenia to impose sanctions against foreign broadcasters for interference in domestic politics

During its session on Friday, the National Assembly of Armenia approved amendments to the Law "On Audiovisual Media" in its first reading, which will enhance oversight of foreign broadcasters.

13.02.2026 11:14

Russia is ready to work with Armenia on preferential financial models for nuclear energy: Zakharova

Russia is ready to explore preferential financial models for cooperation in the nuclear energy sector with Armenia, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Thursday.

12.02.2026 15:31

Strong Armenia Party has nominated Samvel Karapetyan for prime minister

Tashir Group President and philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan has become the "Strong Armenia" Party's candidate for prime minister in the 2026 parliamentary elections.

12.02.2026 14:54

Moscow to Continue Cooperation with Yerevan in the EAEU - Peskov

Moscow expects to continue cooperation with Yerevan on integration projects, particularly within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

11.02.2026 15:49

American programs are extremely ambitious for Armenia, but their implementation is crucial – political scientist

US programs are extremely ambitious for a country like Armenia in terms of scope and capabilities, but their implementation is crucial, said political scientist Sergey Minasyan, Deputy Director of the Caucasus Institute.

11.02.2026 15:27

Turkish Airlines launches direct Istanbul-Yerevan route

Starting March 11, 2026, Turkish Airlines will begin operating flights between Istanbul and Yerevan.

11.02.2026 15:14

Pashinyan: Azerbaijan confirmed the possibility of exporting Armenian goods via its railway

The Azerbaijani side confirmed that Armenian businesses and economic entities can use the Azerbaijani railway for exports, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

11.02.2026 09:56