Russian Government News
Tuesday 4:16 PM EEST
Russian Defence Minister expresses gratitude to his Armenian counterpart for humanitarian aid to Syria
Russian and Armenian defence ministers held negotiations in Moscow.
During the constructive meeting in a friendly atmopshere, General of the Army Sergei Shoigu thanked his Armenian counterpart David Tonoyan for participating in providing humanitarian aid to Syria.
"I would like to express gratitude for humanitarian assistance provided for the Syrian people. You were the first to respond to our appeal for assistance to the Syrian people", Sergei Shoigu stressed.
The Russian Defence Minister noted that it was especially important for Syrian children as they have not seen normal peaceful life for years and have not gone to school for five or seven years.
"Your assistance is a significant contribution to establishment of peaceful life in Syria," Sergei Shoigu noted.
In turn, David Tonoyan also thanked the Russian side for its assistance in Syria.
"I'd like to express sincere gratitude for the assistance that Russia, especially Russian Defence Ministry and you personally provided in organising our humanitarian aid to be sent to Syria. You have made a great contribution," he said.
According to the head of the Armenian Defence Ministry, Russia's activity in Syria benefits post-conflict recovery of the country.
"I believe that our participation in this humanitarian operation is of paramount importance. It is important to help the Syrian people as the Armenian diaspora is part of these people," David Tonoyan added.