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Russian FM tries to dispel Azerbaijan's apprehensions concerning the
protocol prolonging the period of deployment of the Russian military
base Armenia
2010-08-28 13:18:00
ArmInfo. The protocol signed during the visit of the Russian President
to Armenia prolongs the period of deployment of the Russian military
base in Armenia to 49 years. That's all, Russian Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov said in an interview to Azeri mass media.
The protocol does not change the functions of the base nor does it
enlarge its personnel or armament.
So, it will bring no change in the balance of forces in the region.
The protocol is not contrary to any other agreements.
Lavrov said that the key task of the base is to push Russia's
interests in the region, particularly, to ensure stability in the
South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea area. That was the initial goal of
the agreement and nothing has been changed.
From: A. Papazian
protocol prolonging the period of deployment of the Russian military
base Armenia
2010-08-28 13:18:00
ArmInfo. The protocol signed during the visit of the Russian President
to Armenia prolongs the period of deployment of the Russian military
base in Armenia to 49 years. That's all, Russian Foreign Minister
Sergei Lavrov said in an interview to Azeri mass media.
The protocol does not change the functions of the base nor does it
enlarge its personnel or armament.
So, it will bring no change in the balance of forces in the region.
The protocol is not contrary to any other agreements.
Lavrov said that the key task of the base is to push Russia's
interests in the region, particularly, to ensure stability in the
South Caucasus and the Caspian Sea area. That was the initial goal of
the agreement and nothing has been changed.
From: A. Papazian