Russian State Duma's chairman visits Armenia

 

Russia continues mediatory efforts for a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict and reaching an agreement acceptable for all parties, the speaker of the Russian Duma, Sergey Naryshkin, said in Yerevan, News.am reports.

Addressing representatives of science at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences on Tuesday, he said Russia hopes for positive movement in the peace process.

He reminded his listeners about the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Armenian-Russian diplomatic relations this year. Naryshkin noted Armenian-Russian relations are an example of centuries-long fraternity.

The Russian official touched upon Armenia possibly joining the Customs Union, saying the union between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia is open to all CIS states. According to him, Armenia may join the structure, if there is political will. He pointed out ratification of the agreement on free trade zone in CIS area as a first step.

 Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on Tuesday received a delegation led by Naryshkin.