Russian-Armenian relations become major stability factor – Putin

ITAR-TASS News Agency
TASS
September 21, 2005 Wednesday 7:06 AM Eastern Time

Russian-Armenian relations become major stability factor – Putin

MOSCOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to
Armenian leader Robert Kocharyan on the occasion of Armenia’s
holiday, Independence Day, the presidential press service reported on
Wednesday.

“The centuries-old traditions of friendship between the peoples of
Russia and Armenia, and the proximity or coincidence of interests of
our countries are a firm basis of bilateral interaction. It is good
that Russia-Armenian relations of allies, characterized by dynamism
and versatility, became a major factor of stability and security in
the region,” Putin’s message said.

The president said he was sure of the success of the Year of Russia
cultural festival in Armenia this year and the counterpart event, to
be staged by Armenia in Russia in 2006.

They will help intensify mutually advantageous Russian-Armenian
cooperation, the Russian leader said.