June 25, 2008 - 15:11 AMT
Serzh Sargsyan: Armenia-Russia relations should strengthen day by day
Currently in Moscow on a formal visit, Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan met with Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral economic relations, the RF government's press office reported.

"I am pleased to see continuity of Armenia's policy after the presidential election. On behalf of the Russian government, I assure you that all programs we planned are being implemented. I am also pleased to see increase in commodity turnover between our states. Russian investments in Armenian economy totaled $1.2 billion. I am hopeful that your regular visit will convey a new impulse to our relations," the Russian Premier said.

For his part, President Sargsyan thanked Mr Putin for his contribution to the Armenian-Russian relations. "I welcome your constructive approach. Our relations should strengthen day by day," he said.