Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Minister of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation Yevgeny Zinichev.

The Prime Minister praised the activities of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in helping restore normal life in Nagorno Karabakh, providing humanitarian assistance to the citizens, and thanked them for the effective cooperation with the Armenian side.

Nikol Pashinyan noted that the Armenian government attaches importance to the continuous development of strategic cooperation with Russia, emphasizing the key role of Russia in strengthening peace and stability in the region.

“We are interested in further development of cooperation with Russia in all spheres, including security, economy and humanitarian spheres,” said the Prime Minister, emphasizing the development and implementation of new joint programs in various fields.

Yevgeny Zinichev provided details on the humanitarian activities carried out by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Artsakh and noted that the transportation of humanitarian cargo and other works are carried out without problems, in close cooperation with Armenian partners.

The interlocutors discussed issues related to the full realization of the potential of the Armenian-Russian Humanitarian Center, further cooperation in the field of emergency situations and rapid response.