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POLITICAL EXPERT: SECURITY DEPENDENCE ON RUSSIA DEPRIVES ARMENIA OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO MANEUVER
by Ashot Safaryan
ARMINFO
Wednesday, September 4, 16:42
The security dependence on Russia deprives Armenia of the opportunity
to maneuver, Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan
said at a press conference when commenting on Armenian President
Serzh Sargsyan's decision to join the Customs Union.
He said that unlike Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia, which are also
participating in the Eastern Partnership program, Armenia depends on
Russia in security issues. "Deterioration of relations with Russia
might result in economic losses for Ukraine and Moldova, while Armenia
would suffer losses in security. Unlike economy or any other sphere,
security is irretrievable", Iskandaryan stressed.
Nevertheless, the analyst believes that the possibilities of
cooperation with the European Union are not exhausted. "I think the
current process of rapprochement with the EU will be continued. It
is necessary to continue working with European structures and work
out a model of interaction and a special format of cooperation",
Iskandaryan said.
To recall, on September 3, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan confirmed
Armenia's intention to join the Customs Union and the process of the
formation of the Eurasian Union.
From: Baghdasarian
by Ashot Safaryan
ARMINFO
Wednesday, September 4, 16:42
The security dependence on Russia deprives Armenia of the opportunity
to maneuver, Director of the Caucasus Institute Alexander Iskandaryan
said at a press conference when commenting on Armenian President
Serzh Sargsyan's decision to join the Customs Union.
He said that unlike Moldova, Ukraine and Georgia, which are also
participating in the Eastern Partnership program, Armenia depends on
Russia in security issues. "Deterioration of relations with Russia
might result in economic losses for Ukraine and Moldova, while Armenia
would suffer losses in security. Unlike economy or any other sphere,
security is irretrievable", Iskandaryan stressed.
Nevertheless, the analyst believes that the possibilities of
cooperation with the European Union are not exhausted. "I think the
current process of rapprochement with the EU will be continued. It
is necessary to continue working with European structures and work
out a model of interaction and a special format of cooperation",
Iskandaryan said.
To recall, on September 3, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan confirmed
Armenia's intention to join the Customs Union and the process of the
formation of the Eurasian Union.
From: Baghdasarian