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ARMENIA AND THE EURASIAN UNION
The Messenger
Jan 19 2012
Georgia
During a press conference on January 16 Armenia~Rs FM Eduard Nalbandian
stated that the topic of Armenia~Rs position regarding the Eurasian
Union has not so far become a subject for discussion. According to
him Armenia must finally decide its stance towards the Union. Russia
is encouraging Armenia to join the Eurasian Union promising further
benefits for the country. The position of Armenians concerning entry to
the union is mostly positive. Russia and Armenia are already strategic
partners. There are more than 2.5 million ethnic Armenians living and
working in Russia. All of them have relatives back in Armenia. These
facts could play a positive role in Armenia~Rs decision to join the
Eurasian Union.
The Messenger
Jan 19 2012
Georgia
During a press conference on January 16 Armenia~Rs FM Eduard Nalbandian
stated that the topic of Armenia~Rs position regarding the Eurasian
Union has not so far become a subject for discussion. According to
him Armenia must finally decide its stance towards the Union. Russia
is encouraging Armenia to join the Eurasian Union promising further
benefits for the country. The position of Armenians concerning entry to
the union is mostly positive. Russia and Armenia are already strategic
partners. There are more than 2.5 million ethnic Armenians living and
working in Russia. All of them have relatives back in Armenia. These
facts could play a positive role in Armenia~Rs decision to join the
Eurasian Union.