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ITAR-TASS, Russia
October 15, 2012 Monday 01:04 PM GMT+4
Armenia remains Russia's reliable ally - Putin
YEREVAN October 15
The Republic of Armenia was and remains Russia's reliable ally,
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his greetings message to
participants in the 2nd World Armenian Congress on Monday.
The greetings message was read out by member of the Russian Federation
Council, Hero of the Russian Federation and Hero of the Soviet Union
Artur Chilingarov.
"The Armenian people's contribution to world culture, science and art
is well-known. Its rich historical heritage is the unique value, which
belongs to mankind," Putin said.
"Over many years friendship, mutual respect and spiritual affinity
united Russians and Armenians. Based on good traditions relations
between our countries develop successfully. Today they have reached
the level of strategic partnership," the president stressed, adding,
"Mutually beneficial cooperation in different fields and constructive
interaction in regional and international affairs gain momentum."
"It is symbolic that the largest Armenian community lives in the
Russian Federation. Members of the Armenians of Russia play an
important role in different spheres of life," Putin said. "The
organisation actively promotes the strengthening of international and
inter-confessional accord and commands big respect in Russia and
abroad," he added.
The Russian president wished "the fruitful work and the success to
delegates of the congress and prosperity to the brotherly Armenian
people".
October 15, 2012 Monday 01:04 PM GMT+4
Armenia remains Russia's reliable ally - Putin
YEREVAN October 15
The Republic of Armenia was and remains Russia's reliable ally,
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his greetings message to
participants in the 2nd World Armenian Congress on Monday.
The greetings message was read out by member of the Russian Federation
Council, Hero of the Russian Federation and Hero of the Soviet Union
Artur Chilingarov.
"The Armenian people's contribution to world culture, science and art
is well-known. Its rich historical heritage is the unique value, which
belongs to mankind," Putin said.
"Over many years friendship, mutual respect and spiritual affinity
united Russians and Armenians. Based on good traditions relations
between our countries develop successfully. Today they have reached
the level of strategic partnership," the president stressed, adding,
"Mutually beneficial cooperation in different fields and constructive
interaction in regional and international affairs gain momentum."
"It is symbolic that the largest Armenian community lives in the
Russian Federation. Members of the Armenians of Russia play an
important role in different spheres of life," Putin said. "The
organisation actively promotes the strengthening of international and
inter-confessional accord and commands big respect in Russia and
abroad," he added.
The Russian president wished "the fruitful work and the success to
delegates of the congress and prosperity to the brotherly Armenian
people".