Russia attaches great importance to humanitarian cooperation with Armenia, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said.

The Russian premier on Monday met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Innoprom international industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

“We [i.e. Russia] attach great importance to cultural and humanitarian cooperation with our Armenian partners and propose to continue the tradition of holding cultural days, exhibitions, festivals,” Mishustin said during the talk.

The Russian premier added that this includes educational youth events.

“There are also good opportunities for expanding our direct interregional ties. I am ready to discuss with you the entire range of issues of bilateral relations,” the Russian prime minister said, addressing his Armenian counterpart.