Armenia to Continue Allied Relations With Russia, Dialogue With US, EU

Armenia will continue allied relations with Russia in the framework of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) as well as a dialogue with the United States and the European Union, Parliament Deputy Speaker and spokesperson of Armenia's ruling Republican Party Eduard Sharmazanov said Saturday.

YEREVAN (Sputnik) — On Saturday, the country's ruling party discussed the election program, which also covers the issues of international relations. The final version of the program is expected to be published on Wednesday or Thursday.

"Armenia will continue allied relations with Russia in the framework CSTO and will continue further the dialogue with the United States, the European Union, neighboring countries," Sharmazanov told journalists.

The parliamentary election in Armenia is set to be held on April 2.

Armenia is part of the the CSTO, a military alliance, which also comprises comprising Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. The country is also participating in different EU cooperation programs in the framework of the Eastern Partnership.