Nikolai Ryzhkov, Member of RF State Duma Council and Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Cooperation Commission Co-Chair, as well CSTO Sec. Gen. Nikolai Bordyuzha congratulated Sezh Sargsyan on his appointment as RA Prime Minister. The Press Office of the Armenian Government reported Serzh Sargsyan's huge contribution to the development of Armenian-Russian relations is stressed in their message. The two also express assurance mutual understanding between Armenia and Russia will further benefit to the interests of Armenia and Russia.