ARAZ AZIMOV: RUSSIA SHOULD SEE ARMED ARMENIA DISADVANTAGEOUS

Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Aug 3 2007

Russia’s relations with Armenia are in the level of military
alliance. These states pursue joint policy in the field of defense
or military cooperation. Their debates on arming policy of Armenia
are not ruled out in the framework of this cooperation, Azerbaijani
Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov told the journalists, APA reports.

He said that fact on Russia’s arming Armenia can be unpleasant.

"Russia should realize that future of this policy will not be
positive," he said.

Mr. Azimov also underlined that Azerbaijan will also pay attention
to the arming of Armenia.

"Fewer states or companies will sell arm to Armenia. Therefore Armenia
will need help of Russia. And in this case Russia should adopt sound
decision. If Russia wants to take measures on the peaceful solution
to the conflict, it should put an end to arming policy. Otherwise
next stage of the crisis can start," he said.