Newly-appointed ambassador of Russia Ivan Volinkin presented his credentials to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

President Sargsyan congratulated the envoy on the appointment, voicing hope that he will contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Russian relations. He particularly hailed the cooperation in the fields of politics and economy as well as partnership with CSTO and CIS and in the framework of international organizations.

Fro his part, Ambassador Volinkin pledged to foster the development of bilateral relations. He further noted that the high dynamics of bilateral ties contributes to the constructive political dialogue between the two counties.