On January 20, political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation were held in Moscow, co-chaired by the Deputy Minister of the Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Avet Adonts and the Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Alexander Grushko and Igor Morgulov.

The sides exchanged views on the issues concerning the Pan-European policy, particularly touching upon the different aspects of the relations with the European Union and the Council of Europe, discussed the issues of cooperation between the two countries aimed at strengthening security in the Eurasian region, deepening the partnership with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, developing the economic interconnectedness on the continent, first of all in the context of the coupling the EAEU and the “Belt and Road” Initiative. A wide range of other issues of mutual interest was discussed as well.

The sides highlighted the importance of holding such meetings and discussions on a regular basis.