President of the RF Dmitry Medvedev hosted a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan

Official, Daily news | | October 25, 2011 8:09
Today, the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev and Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva gave a state dinner in honor of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and Mrs. Rita Sargsyan, who are in the Russian Federation on a state visit.
President Sargsyan once again expressed thanks for a warm welcome and cordial reception and noted with satisfaction that the visit has become yet another important and momentous demonstration of the sincere interest in further development of the Armenian-Russian relations which have strong historical roots. “I express sincere gratitude to the leadership of the Russian Federation for the practical and constructive atmosphere during the negotiations, for appreciation and genuine words addressed to Armenia and our people,” President Serzh Sargsyan said, underscoring that throughout the centuries-long relations between Armenia and Russia, despite all difficulties, deprivations and hardships, relations between the Armenian and Russian people have always been brotherly, an example of genuine respect and mutual assistance. 

The President of Armenia noted that historical memory of the two peoples holds many glorious traditions of political, military and humanitarian cooperation. “We not only have to uphold that precious legacy but also together look for other opportunities to further develop our cooperation. I view it as a base of the interstate relations between Armenia and Russia – relations of true allies and constructive cooperation which is aimed at our countries’ prosperity and well-being of our peoples in a stable and secure environment,” President Sargsyan said.

Underscoring, that he believes in great potential and good perspectives of bilateral cooperation, Serzh Sargsyan expressed hope that this visit would facilitate common determination to promote efficient work and would open new prospects of cooperation. “I am confident that through the joint efforts we will be able to do everything necessary to implement the preset programs,” the President of Armenia said.

At the dinner, President Serzh Sargsyan handed to the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev the highest state award of Armenia – the Order of Glory, which was awarded to President Medvedev by the Presidential decree for the strengthening of the traditionally friendly relations between the peoples of Armenia and Russia, deepening and expansion of the strategic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation, as well as for his significant personal contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security.

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