The Russian Foreign Minister suggested that he and Mr. Oskanyan discuss issues of bilateral relations, as well as the implementation of presidential proposals. We maintain partner-like and allied economic relations and those in the field of security, Mr. Lavrov went on to say.
This is a historic visit, Mr. Oskanyan noted, reminding that this was Mr. Lavrov's first visit to Yerevan as Russia's Foreign Minister.
You had first visited Yerevan in 1993 as Deputy Russian Foreign Minister, Mr. Oskanyan noted. Many things have changed since then, with Russia playing its role in the course of such changes, Mr. Oskanyan added. We have managed to build top-level relations over this period. Right now, our relations amount to strategic partnership, Mr. Oskanyan went on to say.
Armenia and Russia lack any political differences, Mr. Oskanyan stressed. We share common regional and global interests, he said in conclusion.
