YEREVAN. – The best model for economic development is the establishment of united unions of countries.

Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia, Valentina Matviyenko, noted the above-said at her talk Monday in Geneva, Switzerland, with the President of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia, Galust Sahakyan.

The NA press service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am that the meeting was held along the lines of the 133rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.

Matviyenko also reflected on the latest developments in Armenian-Russian correlations, and cooperation within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. She assured that bilateral relations continue to develop and strengthen.

Sahakyan, for his part, pointed to the Armenia-Russia strategic allied partnership.

“The mutual visits contribute to the strengthening of Armenian-Russian relations, and enable to discuss numerous issues on the agenda,” he added.

Galust Sahakyan also noted that mutual assistance within international organizations stems from the allied interests of the two countries.

In addition, the Armenian National Assembly and Russian Federation Council speakers discussed the details of Valentina Matviyenko’s expected visit to Armenia in November.