Russia expresses sincere joy over signing of RA-Turkey Protocols, promoting security strengthening in the region, and is ready to organize railway communication between the states, RA Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated after signing ceremony.

"Protocols' signing is only the first step, which should be followed by fast ratification and implementation," Lavrov said.

He noted that Protocols "determine parties' further actions on normalization of intergovernmental ties" and will "boost trade and economic contacts, making a positive impact on social and economic situation both in Armenia and Turkey."

"Russia is ready to support the process through further implementation of collaboration projects between Armenia and Turkey, specifically, in he spheres of electrical energy and transport," he said, adding that INTER RAO UES OJSC participates in electric energy supplies from Armenia to Turkey.

''Russian Railways OJSC is ready to provide stable and functional railway communication between the states.''

He noted that "there are other promising projects that will positively affect peoples' quality of life". Lavrov gave positive assessment to "Armenian and Turkish partners' pragmatic and businesslike joint work towards settlement of complicated issues."

"We sense the firm position on establishment of neighborly relations between Armenia and Turkey, which has to promote further steps on strengthening of peace and stability in the region," RIA Novosti cited the Minister as saying.