Armenia to Consider Agreement on Joint Air Defense System with Russia

Permanent Commission on Foreign Affairs of Armenian parliament will examine an agreement to establish a joint regional air defense system between Russia and Armenia.

YEREVAN (Sputnik) – The purpose of the agreement is to improve the air defense system in the Caucasus region. The main command of the troops will be administered by Russia, while separate special divisions will be headed by Armenia.

"In the time of peace, the parties can make their own decisions about how to use troops under their control. They shall notify each other on these decisions and actions," Armenian Deputy Defense Minister Ara Nazaryan said.

The Russian and Armenian defense ministers signed an agreement on creating a joint regional air defense system in the Caucasus in late 2015.