Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to visit Russia in the near future, emphasizing that Yerevan continues to maintain its ties with Moscow, which he described as a friendly country. This statement was made during a meeting with citizens in Yerevan, where he responded to a question regarding Armenia's relationship with Russia. The planned visit follows a phone call on March 23 between Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed bilateral matters and agreed to continue their dialogue through a meeting at an opportune time.