February 5, 2010 RA President Serzh Sargsyan received RF First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.

Sargsyan made a point of the Armenia-Russia relations’ efficiency in 2009 and emphasized both states registered progress in all fields having an intensive year start, RA Presidential Press Service informed NEWS.am.

Shuvalov stressed that bilateral ties develop positively, adding that the purpose of visit is the discussion of further steps on Russia’s presidency in CIS in 2010.

“We have already established procedure of our presidency with highly topical agenda, and RF leadership assigned me to discuss agenda priorities with Armenian leaders as well as open closer relations with my counterparts,” he outlined.

Serzh Sargsyan expressed confidence that Russia’s chairmanship in CIS will be positive and effective for further reinforcement and development of the organization.

The officials also discussed bilateral, multilateral cooperation issues, as well as Armenia-Russia collaboration in the frames of different organizations. Along with responding to global crisis consequences, correspondent activities and efforts will open up ample opportunities for deepening of bilateral relations, Sargsyan emphasized.

Shuvalov conveyed Sargsyan RF President Dmitry Medvedev’s invitation to attend events devoted to the 65th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War.

L.A.