Armenian parliament ratifies deal on joint troops with Russia

October 5, 2017 By administrator

The National Assembly of Armenia ratified the bill on creating Russian-Armenian Joint Group of Forces on Thursday, during the third session of the four-day sitting.

The measure was adopted with 87 votes in favor and 7 votes against.

To remind, the Russian State Duma ratified the above-mentioned agreement on July 14.

The agreement signed in Moscow on November 30 2016 determines the purpose, the procedure of formation, deployment and operation of the joint group of forces. The alliance is formed in the Caucasian Region of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, aimed at timely detecting the possible attacks, maintaining control over the two country’s land borders, as well as taking part in air-defense and information infrastructure protection operations.

Under the deal, the staff of the Joint Group of Forces will be determined by the Russian and Armenian Defense Ministries based on the joint analysis of the military-political situation, as well as the agreed conclusions.

The agreement’s validity period is five years with a possibility of further extension.

Armenian Government ratifies agreement on joint troops with Russia

July 20, 2017 By administrator

The Armenian Government approved the law on ratifying agreement on Joint Group of Forces between the Republic of Armenia and the Russian Federation at a session on Thursday.

To remind, on July 14, the Russian State Duma ratified the above-mentioned agreement.

The agreement’s validity period is five years with a possibility of further extension.

Armenian parliament ratifies air defense system deal with Russia

June 30, 2016 By administrator

joined defense With a vote of 102-8 (no abstention), Armenia’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 30 voted to ratify the agreement on creating a joint air defense system with Russia, Yerkir Media reports.

Russia and Armenia on December 23, 2015 signed a collective security deal on a joint regional air defense system in the Caucasus. The agreement was signed by the heads of defense of the two countries, Sergey Shoigu and Seyran Ohanyan.

As Deputy Defense Minister Ara Nazaryan said at the parliament, the deal seeks to improve the air defense system in the Caucasus region.

Earlier on Wednesday, Minister Ohanyan said that under the agreement Armenia will be able to make use of 4th generation multifunctional Russian fighter jets, S-300 missile systems, plus not just air defense but also missile defense facilities.

Russian Upper House Ratifies Armenia’s Entry to EEU

December 18, 2014 By administrator

MOSCOW—Russia’s parliamentary upper house, the Federation Council, ratified a treaty for Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union on Wednesday, TASS reports.

The accord was signed at a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Union by the presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Armenia in Minsk on October 10. The deal is a basic document determining agreements between Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan on the terms of Armenia’s joining the Eurasian Economic Union seeking to lay a legal basis for functioning of the common Union.

The accord sets Armenia to become a full-fledged member of the Eurasian Economic Union, after all ratification procedures are complete by member states, no earlier than on January 1, 2015.

Armenia is also obligated to revise its agreements with the World Trade Organization (WTO) before joining, which could mean possible termination of its membership.

The Kazakh and Belarusian parliaments have yet to ratify the treaty, but are expected to approve it in the coming weeks. Armenia’s parliament approved the agreement earlier this month with an overwhelming majority of votes in favor.

Kazakh parliament lower house endorses Armenia’s EEU accession treaty

December 18, 2014 By administrator

The Majilis, which is the lower house of the Parliament of Kazakhstan, has ratified the treaty on Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), Kazakhstan News reported.

Kazakh Minister of National Economy Yerbolat Dossayev recalled that this document was signed in October in the Belarusian capital city of Minsk.

Once the treaty enters into force, Armenia will become an EEU member, and therefore it must meet the contract and legal norms of this Russia-led union and the Customs Union.

“Armenia’s accession to the Eurasian Economic Union plays a huge role, since we cooperate with Armenia, and this collaboration of ours contributes to economic development between the two countries,” Dossayev added.

Armenian Parliament Ratifies Eurasian Economic Union Treaty

December 4, 2014 By administrator

By RFE/RL’s Armenian Service

December 04, 2014

YEREVAN — The Armenian parliament has overwhelmingly passed a treaty to join the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union.

The vote on December 4 was 103 in favor, seven votes against, and one abstention.

The parliament started debating the treaty on December 1.

Dozens of opposition activists and their supporters have rallied in front of the parliament building for a fourth straight day urging lawmakers to reject the treaty.

Protesters say the treaty’s ratification would affect Armenia’s sovereignty and independence.

Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian signed an agreement to join the group in October at a ceremony in Minsk.

Armenia is set to join Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan in the economic grouping when it comes into force on January 1.