Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin yesterday told reporters in Moscow that that the current difficulties Russia and Armenia are experiencing in their relations can be overcome and there is still a chance to improve ties between the countries.

Galuzin, according to TASS, pointed to the many historical, cultural, humanitarian and economic ties between the peoples of Armenia and Russia.

"This instills confidence in me, not only in me but in all of us, that any temporary difficulties in our relations are not just surmountable, they are surmountable with a chance for the further development of our diverse ties," he told reporters.

Galuzin said the peoples of the two countries want to strengthen and expand mutual relations.