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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a telephone conversation on Monday.

According to a statement released by Kremlin, the measures to curb the spread of coronavirus were discussed during the phone call. In that context, Pashinyan expressed deep gratitude to Putin for the support provided by Russia.

The officials also discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation, as well as cooperation within the EAEU framework.

The schedule of upcoming contacts was agreed.

It is noteworthy that the official statement of the Kremlin makes no mention of the price of Russian natural gas supplied to Armenia.

Later on Monday, Pashinyan’s office also released a statement, which read:

“The parties discussed issues related to natural gas supplies to Armenia. Information was exchanged on the steps taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The two leaders noted that the situation is under control in both countries.

Prime Minister Pashinyan thanked the Russian side for facilitating cargo transportations from Russia to Armenia and for the ongoing effective cooperation with Rospotrebnadzor.

The parties supported the idea of convening a special session of the Eurasian Supreme Council via video conference. The interlocutors stressed the need to keep in close touch in both bilateral format and within the EAEU framework.”