Lavrov: Discussions on expediency of Russian military base in Armenia harmful

The Russian military base is located in Armenia in accordance with the agreement; it is harmful to talk about its expediency on the territory of the republic, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with TASS on the results of 2023, according to Report.

"We consider discussions on the expediency of the 102nd Russian military base on the territory of Armenia harmful. The agreement on its location there was concluded on March 16, 1995, based, first of all, on national interests and the common goal of our states to strengthen stability in the South Caucasus," the minister said.

Lavrov noted that today the Russian military is "a key element in ensuring peace in this region."