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    ARMENIA NOT TO DEPLOY FOREIGN BASES ON ITS TERRITORY - ENVOY

    Interfax news agency
    3 Aug 04


    Moscow, 3 August: The Armenian ambassador to Russia, Armen Smbatyan,
    has confirmed that his country has no plans to allow the establishment
    of foreign military bases on its territory.

    "The possibility of deploying third countries' bases in Armenia is out
    of the question. There is simply no such issue on Armenia's foreign
    policy agenda," Smbatyan told Interfax on Tuesday (3 August).

    Commenting on observers' opinions on the rivalry between Russia and
    the United States in former Soviet republics, including the Caucasus,
    the ambassador said that these allegations lack any sound grounds.

    "In my opinion, remarks about a collision of the interests of Russia,
    the United States and Europe on the former Soviet territory are
    exaggerated. Caucasian countries are primarily guided by their own
    interests while developing their policy," the diplomat said.

    Yerevan's foreign policy is driven by "Armenia's current interests" as
    well, he said.

    Commenting on the situation in the CIS, Smbatyan suggested that
    integration processes within this organization have been proceeding
    slowly, particularly in the economic sphere. "A revision of values
    needs to take place. It is necessary to take a new approach to
    building relations between the CIS countries, as well as to accelerate
    the development of economic relations," he said.

    Smbatyan said he shares Russia's opinion that "it is necessary to
    centre efforts on raising the level of relations between the CIS
    nations".

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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