Armenia-Russia relations are strong, says President Sargsyan

Relations between Armenia and Russia are strong, said Armenia’s President Serzh Sargsyan at a meeting with representatives of the Armenian Community of Rostov-on-Don. President said he hopes the relations between the two countries will be maintained.

“In terms of development of the Armenian communities, this factor marks a great and favorable condition as there are brilliant relations between Russia, coming as a new homeland, and Armenia, the historical motherland. Moreover, there is a mutual understanding and trust between the two countries that others can follow as an example,” said Sargsyan.

Keeping in view famous Novo-Nakhichevan-born persons like Rafael Patkanian, Mikael Nalbandian, Martiros Sarian and many others, President Sargsyan also said that Rostov-on-Don is a place that had greatly contributed to the Armenian literature, culture and political mind.