Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed the mutual desire to further strengthen the strategic partnership and alliance between Moscow and Yerevan.

According to the press service of the Kremlin, during a telephone conversation, the sides discussed the implementation of the trilateral agreements of the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan on Nagorno-Karabakh, including issues relating to the observance of the ceasefire and the restoration of transport and logistics links in the South Caucasus.

Pashinyan also informed about recent contacts aimed at normalizing Armenian-Azerbaijani and Armenian-Turkish relations.

"The mutual intention to further strengthen the strategic partnership and alliance between Russia and Armenia was confirmed. It was agreed to hold a visit of the Armenian Prime Minister to Russia in the near future," the statement said.