The issue on modernization of the armed forces and reorganization of their control is a domestic problem of our military-political ally, Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Committee on Cooperation between the parliaments Aram Safaryantold NEWS.am, commenting on creation of a new united Russian south strategic command.

Firstly, the Armenian-Russian military, military- political and military-technical cooperation is a key factor for stability in the South Caucasus and for the balance of forces maintained in the region during post-Soviet period, he said. Secondly, Russian government has offered President Medvedev to sign a supplement to the agreement on status of 102nd  base in Armenia. According to him, it will strengthen Armenia’s security in case of external aggression and fully conforms to Armenia’s national security concept and military doctrine.

As NEWS.am reported earlier, Russia is setting up a new system of united strategic command “South”, including 102nd Russian base in Gyumri, bases in Abkhazia, South Ossetia, North Caucasus Military District, the Black Sea Fleet and Caspian Fleet.