October 12, 2009 RA President Serzh Sargsyan had a meeting with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev. Intensive political dialogue between the two states is established, Russian President stated reminding trilateral talks on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict were held in the beginning of October in Chisinau.

Serzh Sargsyan thanked Dmitry Medvedev for “personal involvement” in the Karabakh conflict resolution, as well as support in the development of Armenia-Turkey relations. Referring to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attendance in the Oct.10 Protocols’ signing ceremony in Zurich, RA President stressed it speaks of Russia’s pursuit of peace and security in South Caucasus.

The parties discussed thoroughly the prospects of the economic relations’ development. Dmitry Medvedev suggested Serzh Sargsyan to consider the return to pre-crisis turnover rate. “Crisis does not spare anyone. Our turnover also registered 20% decline, which is not comforting. We should think of meeting a lack,” he outlined. Russian President thanked Sargsyan for the intensive strengthening of regional ties between Armenia and Russia.