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PUTIN IN YEREVAN AND GYUMRI: RUSSIAN OUTLOOK
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Dec 3 2013
3 December 2013 - 3:24pm
Sergey Markov, Head of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics,
Alexander Karavayev, Deputy Director General of the MSU IAC, and
Yevgeny Korchevoy, Director of the WTO-Inform Analytical Center,
have rounded up Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Armenia.
Markov called it a big step towards strengthening of the alliance and
deeper integration within the Customs Union. Lifting customs fees and
readiness to sign the road map of Armenia's joining the Customs Union
on December 24 means a close conclusion of negotiations, he believes.
Armenia chose the Customs Union after Putin's visit to Baku and
signing a military cooperation agreement.
Karavayev clarified that, for Russia, lifting customs fees for gas,
oil and diamonds and reducing gas prices for Armenia to $189 per
1,000 cubic meters had their own geopolitical benefits. Russia has
strengthened its presence in Armenia, tying its interests with Russian
economic sources. Armenian membership of the Customs Union will make
it slightly stronger. Russian influence will spread to Turkey and Iran.
Korchevoy said that the sides had mutual economic interests and
benefits. Armenian companies will make business easier in Russia and
vice versa. The expert emphasized that the benefits Armenia received
will be an example for other countries thinking about joining the
Customs Union. He compared Putin's visit with 'advertising the
Customs Union.'
From: A. Papazian
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Dec 3 2013
3 December 2013 - 3:24pm
Sergey Markov, Head of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics,
Alexander Karavayev, Deputy Director General of the MSU IAC, and
Yevgeny Korchevoy, Director of the WTO-Inform Analytical Center,
have rounded up Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Armenia.
Markov called it a big step towards strengthening of the alliance and
deeper integration within the Customs Union. Lifting customs fees and
readiness to sign the road map of Armenia's joining the Customs Union
on December 24 means a close conclusion of negotiations, he believes.
Armenia chose the Customs Union after Putin's visit to Baku and
signing a military cooperation agreement.
Karavayev clarified that, for Russia, lifting customs fees for gas,
oil and diamonds and reducing gas prices for Armenia to $189 per
1,000 cubic meters had their own geopolitical benefits. Russia has
strengthened its presence in Armenia, tying its interests with Russian
economic sources. Armenian membership of the Customs Union will make
it slightly stronger. Russian influence will spread to Turkey and Iran.
Korchevoy said that the sides had mutual economic interests and
benefits. Armenian companies will make business easier in Russia and
vice versa. The expert emphasized that the benefits Armenia received
will be an example for other countries thinking about joining the
Customs Union. He compared Putin's visit with 'advertising the
Customs Union.'
From: A. Papazian