On December 27, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko met with Vardan Harutunyan, acting Director General of ArmRosgasprom.

The Ambassador congratulated Harutunyan on his appointment, expressing readiness to continue Armenian-Russian cooperation, embassy’s press service informed NEWS.am.

Speaking of current activities and programs for 2011, Harutunyan noted that implementation of these programs will contribute to strengthening and development of the Armenian-Russian cooperation in energy sector.

Ambassador Kovalenko expressed aspiration to visit ArmRosgasprom after holidays to meet with the company’s staff.

Harutunyan was appointed a director general to replace Karen Karapetyan who was elected the Mayor of Yerevan.