Armenia, Russia “should consider military-industrial complex in Gyumri”March 14, 2017 - 12:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan has said that Armenia and Russia need to discuss creation of a joint military-industrial complex in the town of Gyumri. In an interview with Izvestia, Sargsyan said that Armenia is consistently building up its defense capability, including in the framework of military-technical cooperation with Russia. Also, he stressed the role of the 102nd Russian military base created on the territory of Armenia. To increase the efficiency of service of the base in Gyumri, Sargsyan said “it is advisable for Armenia and Russia to discuss the establishment of a joint military-industrial complex in Gyumri.” Creation of jobs in Gyumri, in the president’s opinion, would also help improve social and economic conditions in the city where the 102nd Russian military base is deployed. Izvestia’s article comes ahead of Sargsyan's two-day visit to Russia which will commence later on Tuesday, March 14. Sargsyan will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to discuss bilateral cooperation in political, trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian areas, as well as prospects of further integration in the Eurasian bloc. The two are also expected to exchange views on regional problems including the Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) conflict. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |