YEREVAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have held their first direct meeting during multilateral engagements in China.
The discussion between the two leaders occurred immediately following an official reception hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marked Putin’s initial one-on-one conversation with a foreign counterpart since arriving for the international gathering.
The meeting signals continued diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Yerevan amid evolving regional dynamics. Both leaders are attending the multilateral forum where various international issues are being discussed.
The encounter represents the latest high-level contact between Russian and Armenian officials as both nations navigate complex geopolitical relationships in the region.