March 23, 2002 - 19:07 AMT
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT WELCOMES PARTICIPANTS AND GUESTS OF «UNION OF ARMENIANS OF RUSSIA» MEETING
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent his welcoming letter addressed to the participants and the guests of the second meeting of «Union of Armenians of Russia» organization taking place in Moscow. According to ITAR-TASS agency, the letter states: «The religious, intellectual and business potential of Armenian people contributes to creation and strengthening of our united motherland. We appreciate your contribution to the development of the economy, science and culture of Russia, to the strengthening of the democracy, international peace and concord in the community. I am sure that the work of the meeting will be beneficial and will have a notable role in the further development and expansion of traditionally friendly relations of Russian Federal Republic and Republic of Armenia». RF President cabinet head Aleksandr Voloshin read out the message.