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RUSSIAN AND ARMENIAN EXPERTS DISCUSS PUTIN'S MEETING WITH SARGSYAN
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Sept 3 2013
3 September 2013 - 5:16pm
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan traveled to Moscow today in order to
meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The presidents stressed
the success of their bilateral relations and underlined that the two
nations would further enhance their ties.
The meeting was held ahead of the signing of Armenia's agreement with
the EU concerning the country's associate membership in the body. Two
experts from Russia and Armenia discussed the situation with VK.
The Deputy Head of the Institute of the Countries of the Commonwealth
of Independent States, Vladimir Zharikhin, stresses that Russia is
a very important partner for Armenia. The country has helped Armenia
a lot, especially in the sphere of the energy industry, he says.
The President of the Yerevan Press Club, Boris Navasardyan, believes
that Russia's support is insufficient. He also thinks that there is no
way that Armenia will not sign the agreement concerning its associate
membership of the EU. Such a move would be a major diplomatic mistake,
he says.
At the same time, Vladimir Zharikhin says the country can still refuse
to sign the agreement with the EU in order to enhance cooperation
with Russia. That's the point of being an independent state - to make
decisions without any foreign pressure, he says.
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Sept 3 2013
3 September 2013 - 5:16pm
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan traveled to Moscow today in order to
meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The presidents stressed
the success of their bilateral relations and underlined that the two
nations would further enhance their ties.
The meeting was held ahead of the signing of Armenia's agreement with
the EU concerning the country's associate membership in the body. Two
experts from Russia and Armenia discussed the situation with VK.
The Deputy Head of the Institute of the Countries of the Commonwealth
of Independent States, Vladimir Zharikhin, stresses that Russia is
a very important partner for Armenia. The country has helped Armenia
a lot, especially in the sphere of the energy industry, he says.
The President of the Yerevan Press Club, Boris Navasardyan, believes
that Russia's support is insufficient. He also thinks that there is no
way that Armenia will not sign the agreement concerning its associate
membership of the EU. Such a move would be a major diplomatic mistake,
he says.
At the same time, Vladimir Zharikhin says the country can still refuse
to sign the agreement with the EU in order to enhance cooperation
with Russia. That's the point of being an independent state - to make
decisions without any foreign pressure, he says.