President Sargsyan received the Chairman of the Russian Railways Company Oleg Belozyorov

President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Chairman of the Russian Railways Company Oleg Belozyorov. The Company is carrying out concessional management of the Armenian railway system.

The President of Armenia welcomed the guest and underlined that he considers development of cooperation in the area of transportation an important component of the Armenian-Russian strategic partnership. According to Serzh Sargsyan, partnership with the Russian Railways Company is viewed from this very angle.

Oleg Belozyorov, who has been appointed to the position only recently, reported to the President of Armenia on the process of implementation of the works on the improvement of the railway infrastructure of Armenia as it is stipulated by the concession agreement, results of the steps aimed at the enhanced efficiency of the railways management, as well as existing problems and forthcoming programs envisaged in the main areas of activities of the South Caucasus Railway Company.

The interlocutors spoke about works conducted so far on the modernization of the Armenian railway system, technical re-equipment, higher level of safety, discussed the ongoing programs, avenues for the resolution of the existing problems, and prospects of development.

President Serzh Sargsyan wished Oleg Belozyorov success in the implementation of the listed programs.