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ARMENIA'S MILITARY PREFERENCES ARE CONNECTED WITH CSTO, PM RECONFIRMS
ARMENPRESS
APRIL 16, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, APRIL 16, ARMENPRESS: The presence of Russian military
bases in the territory of Armenia already speaks about our country's
military preferences, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said
in an interview given to Russian "Nezavisimaja Gazeta".
"We stand up for establishment of good relations with NATO, but we
do not pursue deep and long-range purposes. Armenia prefers CSTO,"
said the PM, Armenpress reports.
He also stressed that Armenia-NATO and Armenia-CSTO relations are in
different levels of integration.
Referring to the international strained situation created over Iran,
Tigran Sargsyan noted that the possible military activities can pose
a serious threat to Armenia's economy.
In response to the question whether it is intended to strengthen
Russia's presence in Armenia this or that way, Tigran Sargsyan said the
deployment of Russian military bases in our country by the agreement
signed between Armenia and Russia in 2010 has been prolonged to 2044,
no more steps are intended.
PM also referred to the reforms implemented in Armenia in military
sphere. "Armenia's budget is 1 trillion Drams, 14% of which is the
military budget. The first round of the reforms of the army suggests
change of infrastructures and regulation of some organizational issues,
which almost do not require any financial means," said Tigran Sargsyan.
He added that the next round intends replenishment of the army with
new professionals and contractual workers. As a result, the salary
of the servicemen will increase, the social state will improve,"
stressed the PM.
Referring to development of the military industry, Tigran Sargsyan
noted there are already distinct military as well as industrial
enterprises and scientific and research institutes, which get a
state order for creating weapons. He stressed that Armenia intends
to release and put into operation its own unmanned aerial vehicle.
ARMENPRESS
APRIL 16, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, APRIL 16, ARMENPRESS: The presence of Russian military
bases in the territory of Armenia already speaks about our country's
military preferences, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan said
in an interview given to Russian "Nezavisimaja Gazeta".
"We stand up for establishment of good relations with NATO, but we
do not pursue deep and long-range purposes. Armenia prefers CSTO,"
said the PM, Armenpress reports.
He also stressed that Armenia-NATO and Armenia-CSTO relations are in
different levels of integration.
Referring to the international strained situation created over Iran,
Tigran Sargsyan noted that the possible military activities can pose
a serious threat to Armenia's economy.
In response to the question whether it is intended to strengthen
Russia's presence in Armenia this or that way, Tigran Sargsyan said the
deployment of Russian military bases in our country by the agreement
signed between Armenia and Russia in 2010 has been prolonged to 2044,
no more steps are intended.
PM also referred to the reforms implemented in Armenia in military
sphere. "Armenia's budget is 1 trillion Drams, 14% of which is the
military budget. The first round of the reforms of the army suggests
change of infrastructures and regulation of some organizational issues,
which almost do not require any financial means," said Tigran Sargsyan.
He added that the next round intends replenishment of the army with
new professionals and contractual workers. As a result, the salary
of the servicemen will increase, the social state will improve,"
stressed the PM.
Referring to development of the military industry, Tigran Sargsyan
noted there are already distinct military as well as industrial
enterprises and scientific and research institutes, which get a
state order for creating weapons. He stressed that Armenia intends
to release and put into operation its own unmanned aerial vehicle.