Andrei Areshev: Armenia-Russia cooperation should not be limited to bilateral relationsAugust 23, 2010 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - South Caucasus security is a complicated issue; efforts undertaken by Moscow to normalize regional situation are by no means indicative of weakening Moscow-Baku cooperation, Strategic Culture Foundation director Andrei Areshev stated. As he noted at Yerevan-Moscow spacebridge, Moscow’s efforts promote Russia’s regional presence at the same time serving regional players’ interests. “Armenia-Russia cooperation should not be limited to bilateral relations; third parties should also be attracted. This can be made possible in circumstances precluding resumption of hostilities,” the Russian expert concluded. Sargis Asatryan describes U.S. Congress members’ statements on Armenian pogroms in Sumgait as a pressure tool on Azerbaijan. Ruling Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) will become European People's Party (EPP) de jure member at EPP convention on Feb 9. Orinats Yerkir coalition party’s political council excluded MP Gagik Baghdasaryan from the party membership list. Armenian political analyst Sergey Shakaryants says Russia and France have similar interests regarding ties with Turkey. |