Armenia attaches prior importance to strengthening bilateral ties with Russia

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's president Serzh Sargsyan today received Vladimir Yakunin , presidents of the "Russian Railways" OJSC, the concession manager of the Armenian railway system, RA president's press office reported.



Emphasizing the Armenian-Russian strategic relations, president Sargsyan said: "We view Russia as our most reliable ally and prioritize the further reinforcement of bilateral ties.'' According to Serzh Sargsyan, transport in general, and railway transport in particular play a tangible role in that context.



Vladimir Yakunin conveyed to President Sargsyan the best wishes of Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin.



The interlocutors discussed the current state of the Armenian railway, the prospects of its development. In particular, they discussed issues of modernization and reconstruction of the railway. Vladimir Yakunin said to be generally satisfied with the work done, adding that serious steps have been taken towards raising the effectiveness of the management.