Putin congratulates Armenia's Sarkissian on Christmas![]() December 27, 2019 - 10:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on New Year and Christmas. Putin said Russia appreciates relations with Armenia, which are based on friendship and mutual respect. The Russian leader expressed confidence that the further development of relations, cooperation in various fields and partnership within Eurasian integration processes are in the interests of both nations, consistent with ensuring security and stability in the region. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |