PanARMENIAN.Net - In November 2020, the role of the Russian president was decisive in establishing a ceasefire with Azerbaijan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with foreign ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of analytical centers in Poland.
"It is very important to note that on November 8, the role of Russia and personally Russian President Vladimir Putin was very important in establishing a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan," he said, according to Radar Armenia.
He also stated that the Armenian side has no concerns regarding the Russian military base.
"We have no plan, program or concern related to the presence of the Russian military base," Pashinyan said.
According to him, Armenia maintains close political and economic ties with Russia.
He noted that until 2024 most border checkpoints were under Russian control or the presence of Russian border guards, including the international airport, Auroranews.am reported.
The prime minister added that currently all Armenian border checkpoints are controlled by Armenian border guards, stressing that Armenia is grateful to Russia for support provided in the 1990s, when the country lacked sufficient capacities.
"But now we are capable and we are developing our capacities," he said.
He also addressed the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
"The CSTO did not respond properly to the security challenges facing Armenia. On the other hand, we say that our relations with Russia are in a phase of transformation; we are forming new relations with Russia," Pashinyan stated.
Speaking in Poland, Pashinyan also said Armenia does not need a high-capacity nuclear power plant and, according to expert assessments, requires a small modular nuclear power plant.
"We are currently discussing this possibility with the U.S., Russia, South Korea, France, and China, seeking the best offer for our country. We do not yet have a final decision, as we are studying various proposals," he said, according to Auroranews.am.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who is in the Republic of Poland, visited the Polish Institute of International Affairs and met with foreign ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of analytical centers in Poland, delivering remarks and addressing peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Source: PanArmenian.Net
