February 6, 2008 - 15:56 AMT
Cooperation with Russia contributes to regional peace, stability and development
RA National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian met with Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov.

Assessing highly the Armenian-Russian cooperation, Mr Torosian said, "Relations with Russia are very important. South Caucasus is a region experiencing political and economic problems. It's the region of conflicts. Time has proved that cooperation with Russia contributes to peace, stability and development of the region. Forthcoming presidential elections in both states will offer new opportunities for efficient cooperation."

For his part, Mr Zubkov said he discussed commodity turnover, energy cooperation, railway communication and some other issues with the President and Prime Minister of Armenia.

"I am impressed with Armenia's economic growth," he said stressing the importance of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, the RA NA press office reported.