ISTANBUL

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced his plans for a visit to Russia sometime "soon," state news agency Armenpress reported.

Meeting with members of the public in the capital Yerevan on Friday, Pashinyan stressed that Russia is a friendly country for Armenia.

"I'll be going to Russia soon. We maintain ties," he said.

In a Monday phone call, Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on bilateral issues. The two also agreed to continue their talks in a meeting format at the first suitable opportunity.