Armenia is the major partner of Russia, a member of CIS, EurAsEC and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in the Caucasus region, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs said.

“Over the past years, Armenia has been a CIS member-country. Armenia supports Russia in the implementation of international programs,” Vyacheslav Nikonov said, noting Yerevan as the most unappreciated partner of Moscow in post-soviet territory.

He further expressed confidence for president-elect Serzh Sargsyan’s policy on bilateral relations to remain unchanged.

“Unfortunately, the issue of joining the Customs Union and the common economic area is very complicated for Armenia due to the absence of common border,” Mr Nikonov said.