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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 20, ARMENPRESS. Governor of Shirak Mushegh Muradyan held a meeting with the Ambassador of Russia in Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin.

The Governor talked about the friendly relations between the two countries and the programs implemented in Shirak, Muradyan’s office said in a read-out.

“Mr. Ambassador, welcome to Shirak Province, I am glad to meet you. The friendship between the Armenian and Russian peoples has history of centuries. In 2022, we held big celebrations on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Russia. As governor of Shirak, I also attach importance to de-centralized cooperation. Naturally you know that the Shirak province has memoranda and agreements of cooperation with Ulyanovsk, and Gyumri with Kursk, Mozdok, Domodedovo, Tver and other cities. I’d be happy if we could put the cooperation on more substantive foundations. We are ready for cooperation, I am sure we will be able to have new results through joint work,” the governor said.

The Ambassador thanked for the warm reception and said that he also attaches importance to the steps aimed at more substantive cooperation. He congratulated Muradyan on his appointment as governor and said that he attaches importance to the preservation of the allied relations with Armenia and strengthening of cooperation. “We are happy to visit Shirak and I am ready for the implementation of new practical programs.”

Issues related to the prospects of trade-economic, educational and cultural relations were discussed. An agreement was reached to organize new meetings to implement new joint initiatives.