During the meeting between Russian and Armenian presidents in Moscow, interesting “diplomatic notes” could be heard, Chairman of Armenia’s Republican Union of Employers Gagik Makaryan said at a press-conference on Wednesday.

In his words, when speaking about Armenia’s success in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Putin first of all wanted to say that this is useful: this was a message to Azerbaijan, since Russia is currently in the stage of “romantic relationship” with Baku.  Apart from this, according to Makaryan, Putin wanted to show that the EAEU is an institution which justifies itself.

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also behaved very diplomatically, he continued. “The example of the sportsmen wasn’t accidental. It is always a common talk that the Armenians in Russia work and send the money earned to Armenia, that is they give no benefit to Russia. The President’s message was that the sportsmen of Armenian origin bring medals to Russia. But the most important message was when he said: “A healthy mind in a healthy body”. I think the President thereby expressed hope that the Eurasian Union will become an institution of healthy states, and not “sick” and corrupt countries,” the NGO head said.

The Armenian and Russian presidents met in Moscow on August 10.