The strategic partnership and development of federal cooperation with Russia remained one of the most significant priorities of Armenia’s foreign policy. The sides took steps to strengthen bilateral ties and develop long-term programs, reads the annual report by Armenian Foreign Ministry.
According to the report, the active political dialogue between the two states was underway in 2010.
The Armenian and Russian leaders held a number of bilateral meetings in 2010. Besides, the Armenian President and Prime Minister met with Russian Premier.
On August 19-20, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev paid his first state visit to Armenia. Within the framework of the visit, five significant documents were signed, particularly the agreement on construction of a new nuclear reactor and prolongation of Russian military base in Armenia. Besides defending Russia’s interests, the Russian military base in Armenia will also ensure Armenia’s security jointly with the Armenian armed forces. With this end in view, Russia is to assist Armenia in getting modern arms and military equipment.
Sargsyan and Medvedev also participated in the opening ceremony of the Hill of Honor in Gyumri, commemorating the Russian warriors killed in the 19th century.
On May 8-9, 2010, Serzh Sargsyan arrived in Moscow to take part in the unofficial meeting of the Heads of the Collective Security Treaty Organization states and festive events dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War.
On November 11, the meeting of Armenian-Russian inter-parliamentary cooperation committee was held in Yerevan.
On October 23-24, Armenian Prime Minster Tigran Sargsyan attended the 12th meeting of Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Commission in Yekaterinburg.
On January 13-14, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Armenia on an official visit. He met with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.
The Armenian and Russian FMs held over 20 meetings during last year.
