President: Armenia “needs the Russian military base” on its territoryMay 8, 2018 - 10:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is interested in preserving the Russian base on its territory, president Armen Sarkissian said an interview with Echo of Moscow radio station. “I can say very simply that Armenia needs this Russian military base on our territory,” Sarkissian was quoted as saying on Monday, May 7. “I'm not sure whether Russia needs it or not - it's up to the Russian president and government to decide - but Armenia does need it. AndI believe it is necessary for Russian-Armenian relations.” Sarkissian explained that the Russian base is necessary to protect the borders between Armenia and Turkey. “Knowing where this base is located, how close it is to our border with Turkey, I will always struggle to ensure that these friendly, fraternal and military-political relations remain strong,” he said. Sargsyan added that Russia is "Armenia's strategic and military-political partner." The Russian 102nd Military Base is situated in Gyumri, Armenia. It was formerly the base of the 127th Motor Rifle Division of the Soviet Seventh Guards Army. The base is about 120 kilometers north of the Armenian capital, Yerevan. Besides, the Erebuni airport in Yerevan is home to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of MiG-29s and Mi-24 attack helicopters. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |