Part of USD 200mln Russian armament supply deal already in Armenia: Vigen Sargsyan

“Last year and recent months were marked with a very crucial work of recruitment of technical means particularly on the frontline,” Vigen Sargsyan, Defense Minister of Armenia, told reporters today.

“I can’t open the list linked to USD 200 million, as it’s top secret. However, I can state that some of the weapons under USD 200 million loan agreement have already been supplied and entered into service in the Armenian Armed Forces. The supply process is proceeding as defined under the agreement’s schedule and we will follow the supply of the armaments within the schedule, because it is very important for us,” Vigen Sargsyan said adding that Armenia will continue dialogue with the Russian side around the continuation of this program.

“We are seeking armament supply deals with both Russia and other countries, since the weapons supply works with Russia under other deals and the cooperation within the CSTO is insufficient to meet the requirements of the Armenian Armed Forces,” the Defense Minister said.

By Ofelya Hovhannisyan