YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Defense Minister, Seyran Ohanyan, on Saturday met with Russian Federation Ambassador Vyacheslav Kovalenko, who is ending his diplomatic mission in Armenia.  

The minister highly appreciated Ambassador Kovalenko’s efforts, during his tenure in Armenia, to strengthen and develop strategic and allied relations between Armenia and Russia, Armenian MOD press service informs.

The interlocutors expressed a conviction that the Armenian-Russian politico-military cooperation is an important guarantee for the security between the two countries and in the region.   

At the end of the talk, Armenia’s defense minister extended his thanks to the Russian ambassador for his productive service and wished him success in his future activities. 

In his turn, Ambassador Kovalenko assured that he will remain a friend of Armenia and the Armenian people, and he will spare no effort to contribute to the friendship between the two countries.