SERGEI IVANOV: RUSSIAN MILITARY BASE IN ARMENIA POSES NO THREAT TO A THIRD COUNTRY

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
April 11 2007

The operation of Russian military base in Armenia is not aggressive
and does not pose any threat to a third country. This military base
provides our effective security". First deputy Prime Minister of
Russia Sergei Ivanov said in Armenia, APA reports.

Russian senior official appreciated the 102nd military base at Gyumri
as an element of Russian-Armenia strategic cooperation.

"But strategic cooperation between Russia and Armenia is not
restricted with military base. The cooperation between the two
states covers economy, culture and Russian language. Armenian is a
strategic partner for Russia. This idea does not mean only military
cooperation. Russia and Armenia have common cultural and historical
roots," he underlined.