YEREVAN. – National Assembly (NA) Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan on Tuesday received the Russian Federation’s (RF) newly appointed Ambassador to Armenia, Ivan Volinkin.  

The Russian diplomat assured that he will contribute to the deepening of Armenian-Russian relations.

Wishing the ambassador success in his new mission, Abrahamyan expressed a hope that the Armenian-Russian strategic and allied relations will further improve during Volinkin’s term in office, the NA press service informs.   

The Armenian NA leader also noted that relations between the parliaments of Armenia and RF are at a high level, and the Interparliamentary Cooperation Commission is working effectively. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed willingness to assist the Russian ambassador during his mission.