President Sargsyan received delegation from the Russian Federation which has arrived to Yerevan to participate in the International Tennis Tournament

President Serzh Sargsyan received today delegation from the Russian Federation headed by the Director of the Institute of CIS Constantine Zatulin, which has arrived to Yerevan to participate in the International Tennis Arch-2012 Tournament.

The delegation comprises individuals of different occupations – political and public figures, businessmen, cosmonauts, servicemen, physicians, journalists, representatives of arts and sports.

The President greeted the guests and stressed the importance of organizing the Tournament in Yerevan, which was initiated by the CIS Institute, Cosmonauts Tennis Club, and other organizers of the event. Such events, conducted with the participation of the individuals who have high repute in the society, according to President Sargsyan, enhance friendly relations between the states and peoples.
The President of Armenia praised personal input of Constantine Zatulin to the Armenian-Russian allied partnership.

Members of the RF delegation present at the meeting thanked President Sargsyan for supporting the idea of organizing the International Tennis Tournament in Yerevan and conducting it under the high patronage of the President.

Constantine Zatulin noted that organization of amateur tournaments, which has already become a good tradition, contributes to friendship of the nations and establishment of close relations between the individuals of different occupations. He informed the President of Armenia that the first day of the Tournament organized on a high level has commenced successfully.

Members of the Russian delegation participating at the Tennis Arch-2012 reached agreement with Presidents Sargsyan to make the Tournament in Yerevan an annual event.

President Serzh Sargsyan wished all the best to the Tournament, excellent mood and pleasant days in Armenia to the participants of the event.