Veniamin Kondratyev, governor of Krasnodar, is currently in Yerevan.
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Valentina Matviyenko, alongside some Russian senators and regional leaders, including Veniamin Kondratyev, paid a visit to the awe-inspiring "Mother Armenia" monument nestled in the Park of Victory (Ahtanak). A solemn tribute was paid as they laid flowers at the Eternal Flame, observing a moment of silence to honor the heroes who fell.
The Russian delegation also stopped by the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex, a poignant tribute to the victims of the 1915 Armenian genocide.
During their trip, Alexander Ruppe, the governor of Krasnodar, Eugene Naumov, the mayor of Krasnodar, Andrey Proshunin, the mayor of Sochi, and Andrey Kravchenko, the mayor of Novorossiysk, joined Veniamin Kondratyev in Yerevan for the 10th Russia-Armenia Interregional Forum.
According to the press service of the Krasnodar Krai administration, the forum's schedule included a plenary session and thematic roundtables focusing on fostering a conducive investment climate in both Russia and Armenia, exploring opportunities in the humanitarian sector, and discussing ways to collaborate on implementing mutual projects.
During the forum, the importance of interregional cooperation, economic growth, and deepening ties between Russia and Armenia were highlighted. Valentina Matviyenko underscored that interregional partnerships are a vital format for bilateral relationships, stressing the need for continued advancement and expansion of multifaceted cooperation between the two nations. The forum further accentuated the historical and cultural bonds uniting Russia and Armenia, positioning them as natural allies and strategic partners.
- Migration discussions may arise during the bilateral interactions, given the historical and cultural bonds between Russia and Armenia, as highlighted at the 10th Russia-Armenia Interregional Forum.
- War-and-conflicts, including the Armenian genocide, have shaped the political landscape between Russia and Armenia, as evident from the Russian delegation's visit to the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex.
- In the realm of general news, crime-and-justice issues were not the primary focus during the Russia-Armenia Interregional Forum, where the emphasis was on fostering collaboration in various sectors such as economics, humanitarian aid, and implementing mutual projects.
