OREANDA-NEWS.    Vladimir Putin had talks in Yerevan with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, which then continued in expanded format with the two countries’ delegations taking part.

The subjects on the agenda included continued development of the two countries’ strategic partnership, trade and economic relations and humanitarian cooperation, and the outlook for Armenia’s accession to the Customs Union and Common Economic Space.

Mr Putin and Mr Sargsyan laid flowers at the Armenian Genocide Memorial before the talks began.

The President is currently on a state visit to Armenia. Earlier in the day, Mr Putin visited the town of Gyumri.