"Relations between Russia and Armenia are of a strategic nature, allied ... We value this very much," RIA Novosti quotes Putin's statement.
He also added that he plans to maintain this level of contacts between the two countries.
Putin expressed hope for an increase in the level of trade between Russia and Armenia.
“I hope that not only the pre-pandemic level (of trade. -
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will be achieved
, but we will go further,” concluded the head of state.
Earlier it was reported that Putin gave the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev statuettes in the form of olive branches.