DILIJAN. - Armenia should conduct a thoroughly considered policy in arms procurement.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said the aforementioned at the meeting with demobilized servicemen in Dilijan on Friday.
According to him, in doing this, the country should follow three principles. “The first one is not to follow the example of Azerbaijan. That is, if Baku purchases a jet for $30 million, it is necessary to acquire air defense means for a less amount. I am not saying we shouldn’t have jets. We should have everything that is most necessary. Or, if the Azerbaijani side purchases T-90 or T-92 for $2,5-3 million, it is first of all necessary to obtain anti-tank means, which are much cheaper. And since we have no aim to attack, the anti-tank means are more than enough,” Sargsyan noted, reiterating that not only the quantity should be taken into account.
According to him, the second principle is transparent and honest procurements, as well as correct talks which will enable to obtain weapons at a cheaper price.
The third principle is to be able to use the existing weapons better than the adversary and have a more professional army staff. “There is no other way. By following these principles, we are fully able to keep the situation in balance,” he assured.
