ArmInfo.The Nagorno-Krabakh problem, and the South Caucasus in general, has always been a key issue in Armenian-Russian discussions of regional affairs, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov stated at enlarged talks with an Armenian delegation  led by FM Ararat Mirzoyan. 

"And our meeting is one more good opportunity to review all the  fields of our cooperation and alliance. We are interested in further  development of Armenian-Russian relations. We are appreciating your  contribution to our cooperation as Parliament Speaker and Minister of  Foreign Affairs," Mr Lavrov said. 

Speaking of the bilateral dialogue, the Russian FM said that a  consultation plan is to be signed on April 8 for the next two years. 

"We are preparing for another all-important event, a summit, and  today we are going to discuss how to impart a new quality to our  alliance. 

"As a key ally, we will continue assisting Armenia in strengthening  its defense potential and ensuing border security. And as Armenia's  major trade and economic partner and foreign investor, we will go on  seeking new projects that would ensure stability of our trade and  creation of production capacities and jobs," Mr Lavrov said.  

He reported a package of additional Russian investments in Armenia's  economy.

The Russian FM also mentioned the traditional bilateral cultural and  humanitarian and educational cooperation. 

In the context of Armenia's CSTO chairmanship, Mr Lavrov said that  "it is much more important for the CSTO, CIS and EAEU to compare  their actions with the plans Armenia has presented to the  organization members."

"As regards the Karabakh peace process, we have three groups of  agreements reached at the top level, and we will continue  implementing them, including the activities of the Russian  peacekeeping contingent in Karabakh, under its mandate," Mr Lavrov  said.