Armenia has no plans to withdraw Russian military base, Foreign Minister says

Armenia has no agenda to withdraw the Russian 102nd military base stationed in Gyumri, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan told Public Television on Sunday. The minister stated that the government is not seeking to sever political or economic ties with Moscow, adding that this position has been clearly communicated to international partners to avoid misunderstanding.
 

"We do not have such an issue on our agenda," Mirzoyan said when asked specifically about the future of the military installation. These comments come amid ongoing regional shifts and emphasize Yerevan's commitment to maintaining existing security and economic frameworks with Russia.