Foreign Ministry: Russia backs Armenia’s full participation in CSTO

Russia has reaffirmed its support for Armenia’s full participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), stressing that Yerevan remains a member state with all corresponding rights and obligations.

“Armenia remains a member of the CSTO with all rights and obligations. We support Yerevan’s full participation in the organisation’s work, as it is an integral element of the country’s security,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in response to questions from the media.

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that Moscow openly shares its assessments with Armenian counterparts regarding Yerevan’s rapprochement with the European Union. At the same time, it stressed that Russia–Armenia relations are based on a solid legal and contractual framework that enshrines their allied status.

According to the ministry, Russian business remains an important component of Armenia’s socio-economic well-being. It also pointed to potential for expanding cooperation, including in the areas of peaceful nuclear energy and logistics, as well as the implementation of numerous joint educational and cultural initiatives.

The ministry added that Russia’s military base and border guards continue to serve as key elements of security for Armenia and the wider South Caucasus region.

By Vugar Khalilov