Russian President Vladimir Putin extended congratulations to his Armenian counterpart Serzh Sargsyan on New Year.

“Congratulating President of the Republic of Armenia Serge Sargsyan, Mr Putin stressed that Armenia’s decision to join the Customs Union and later to take part in the creation of the Eurasian Economic Union opens up qualitatively new opportunities for furthering cooperation between Russia and Armenia in all spheres,” reads the statement issued by Kremlin website.

He also expressed confidence that in the coming year the two countries will continue to work closely on the bilateral agenda and partnership within various integration structures.