Relations in the strategic partnership between Russia and Armenia become a truly comprehensive by the time when the two countries celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, as stated by the Minister of foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov.

“April 3, 2017 notes
a significant event – the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
The Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia, he said. – This date
symbolizes a new stage in Russian-Armenian relations, the history of which
dates back several centuries.”

Lavrov reminded about the traditions
friendship and mutual assistance between Russia and Armenia, and the cultural and
spiritual kinship.

“We really have something
to be proud of, he said . – For the past quarter century we have managed to multiply
a priceless heritage of the Russian-Armenian friendship, the interstate
cooperation to a qualitatively new level and to achieve impressive results
in key areas where we collectively put our efforts.”

He added that Moscow and
Yerevan develop political dialogue, parliamentary relations, activities of
intergovernmental commissions on economy and defense technologies, as well as
the inter-parliamentary Commission.

“Thus, the strategic
partnerships based on the Treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance
of 29 August 1997 on the announcement of the Union and cooperation 26 September 2000
years, really comprehensive,” said Lavrov.

Earlier, Sergei Lavrov revealed the secret of the success of his activities at the head of the Russian foreign Ministry.

Reports TASS – translation
edition of “Russian conversation”