Working visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to the Russian Federation

Оn May 15, in Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, President Serzh Sargsyan participated at the jubilee session of the CSTO Collective Security Council which was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Treaty and 10th anniversary of the CSTO.

At the session of the CSTO Collective Security Council the Heads of the member states spoke about current international issues, global and regional challenges as well as discussed joint measures aimed at the thwarting security threats to the members of the Organization. The parties discussed also main results of the CSTO activities in the last ten years.

At the conclusion of the session, the parties adopted a joint declaration which contains assessment of the principle tendencies of the development of the international situation and CSTO activities. By the mentioned above document, the Heads of the CSTO member states reiterated their commitment to the goals and principles of the Collective Security Treaty and their readiness to develop and deep allied relations in the foreign policy, military, military-technical areas, in fighting subnational challenges, and in counteracting to the threats posed to security and stability.

The CSTO Collective Security Council also adopted a decision to establish the Order of Honor of the Organization and Collective Security Council Certificate of Honor.

President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Moscow on a working visit, met on May 15 with the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

President Sargsyan once again congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Government on assuming this position, wished him success and expressed confidence that Dmitry Medvedev on that position too will promote friendship between Armenia and Russia.

The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation expressed confidence that their cooperation will continue and friendly relations will be maintained, particularly in the view of the fact that Armenia and Russia have special allied relations. Dmitry Medvedev congratulated President Serzh Sargsyan with the decisive victory of the Republican Party headed by him in the RA parliamentary elections. The Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation expressed wish that it would become a necessary prerequisite for Armenia’s advancement, efficient development and, certainly, for the solution of the social and economic problems. Dmitry Medvedev underscored that the Russian Federation will undoubtedly support all these processes. Armenia and Russian, according to Dmitry Medvedev, are good friends and allies.

In Moscow, President Serzh Sargsyan participated also at the unofficial summit of the CIS Council of the Heads of state.