Sales of Russian arms to Azerbaijan can be discussed in EEU framework – expert
20.03.2015,
11:46
The sales of Russian arms to Azerbaijan can be discussed in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), political analyst Movses Demirchyan said on Sputnik-Armenia radio, in commenting the recent statement by Armenia’s president during the international “At the Foot of Ararat” media forum.
YEREVAN, March 20. /ARKA/. The sales of Russian arms to Azerbaijan can be discussed in the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), political analyst Movses Demirchyan said on Sputnik-Armenia radio, in commenting the recent statement by Armenia’s president during the international “At the Foot of Ararat” media forum.
Speaking at the forum on Wednesday Armenia’s president Serzh Sargsyan said Armenia is concerned over the Russian arms sales to Azerbaijan. The Armenian leader also said military and defense cooperation plays an important role in the allied partnership with Russia.
According to Demirchyan, the president’s statement came in right time, when Armenia commemorates the centennial of the 1915 genocide, and when the cooperation within the EEU is deepening.
The analyst also said Sargsyan’s statement reflected the position of the Armenian society. Some Russian experts as well agree that firing with Russian arms on Armenian military sounds strange, the analyst said.
“I suppose this statement may have far-reaching aims and may be discussed in terms of Armenia’s membership in the EEU,” the analyst said. Armenia understands well it is a business, but Russia should understand this is a paradoxical situation unacceptable to Armenia, Demirchyan said. –0—
