Interfax
July 13 2004

Russia, Armenia to discuss military-technical cooperation in fall

Moscow. (Interfax) – Russia and Armenia plan to hold the first
session of a joint military-technical cooperation commission in
September and October 2004, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov
said, following discussions with his Armenian counterpart, Andranik
Markarian, on Tuesday.

“There are not bad prospects for the development of military-
technical cooperation,” Fradkov said. “There is desire and potential
for expanding this cooperation,” he said.

The matter primarily implies involvement of Russian enterprises in
the modernization of military equipment and weapons that the Armenian
army possesses, Fradkov said. In addition, Russia is prepared to
supply the Armenian armed forces with essential spare parts and
equipment, he said.

Armenian cadets are also studying at Russian military colleges, he
said.