State Duma ratifies Protocol to extend Russian base deployment in Armenia

June 17, 2011 – 20:49 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net – Russian State Duma has ratified the Protocol to the
treaty on Russian military base deployment in Armenia, envisaging
contract duration increase from 25 to 49 years, with a possibility of
automatic renewal for five years.

In addition, the Russian military base will be responsible for
provision of Armenia’s safetly jointly with RA Armed Foreces, as well
as supply of modern armament, special and military equipment.