OREANDA-NEWS  In a congratulatory message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the occasion of the upcoming New Year and Christmas, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for continued dialogue and constructive work, the press service of the Armenian government reported.

The message posted on the website of the Cabinet of Ministers notes that the outgoing year has become an anniversary for Russia and Armenia, the countries celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance.

"It is important that during your official visit it was possible to consolidate the strategic orientation of the bilateral alliance, to outline steps for further development of partnership cooperation in various areas, including in the formats of the EurAsEC, CSTO and CIS. I look forward to continuing our dialogue and constructive joint work on topical issues on the bilateral and regional agenda," the Russian President said.

Putin wished Pashinyan good health, prosperity and success, and "peace and prosperity to the fraternal people of Armenia."