Russian Foreign Ministry calls Yerevan's accusations absurd

Baku/12.01.23/Turan: Statements that Russia creates threats to the security of Armenia are absurd, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova at a briefing on Thursday. "We are determined to continue to strengthen in every possible way both bilateral relations and interaction in common integration associations - the CSTO, the EAEU, the CIS. Against this background, statements from Yerevan that the Russian presence poses some threats to the security of Armenia are absurd," TASS agency quotes Zakharova.

According to her, the Russian military and border guards have been making a significant contribution to ensuring the security of Armenia and protecting its borders for decades. "Earlier, the current Armenian leadership publicly stated that the military presence of Russia corresponds to the national interests of the republic. But the adventurers who call to show our military personnel the door clearly do not realize the real consequences of such a step," she continued.

“We are determined to engage not in populism, but in substantive work to resolve the situation around the Lachin corridor,” she said, “and with regard to the delimitation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, we consistently support the activities of the relevant bilateral commission. We are ready to provide all possible assistance in its work, including providing cartographic materials."

"Progress in this direction will effectively resolve disputes on the ground. The relevant tripartite working group, co-chaired by the vice-premiers of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, is engaged in unblocking transport communications in the region. Serious preparatory work has been done under its auspices, additional joint efforts are required to transfer them to practical course," the diplomat noted. ---02D---