The diplomats of Russia and Armenia act on a common front on many key issues, which is very important, Russian ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin told reporters on Monday.

The ambassador noted that such cooperation is beneficial to both states.

According to him, with such historical baggage and traditions, we are doomed to close interaction and partnership, given that we have many common interests in a complex world.

Kopyrkin added that bilateral relations are at a very high level, and the status of these relations is well known to everyone. 

He noted that Russia and Armenia are allies and strategic partners, and the relations of two peoples are fraternal. 

“All this is fully reflected in diplomatic relations,” he added.

The ambassador noted that today's events were accompanied by the laying of flowers on the graves of prominent Armenian statesmen who contributed to the development of the diplomatic service of Armenia and the USSR.

February 10 marks in Russia the Day of a Diplomatic Worker. A ceremony of laying flowers at the monument to Alexander Griboedov took place in Yerevan in this regard. Sergei Kopyrkin, embassy staff, public figures were present.