MOSCOW. - On the eve Armenia’s accession to the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Armenia organized a reception in “Ararat Hayat” hotel in Moscow, Armenian News - NEWS.am reports.
The reception has been hold in the framework of the CSTO Collective Security Council summit. The source, who participated in the summit, told Armenian News - NEWS.am that the reception given by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on the occasion of Armenia’s accession to EEU, has been attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, head of the State Duma Sergei Naryshkin, heads of state participating in the summit.
The participation of Vladimir Putin in the reception illustrates a particularly respectful attitude towards Armenia, as the presence of Russian President at receptions is very rare, the source added. According to the source, the participation of the President Putin in the event organized by the Armenian side is an evidence of allied and fraternal relations between Armenia and Russia.
