Agenda of the West in the South Caucasus region does not always meet the interests of regional nations, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said, commenting on growing military cooperation between Paris and Yerevan.
"Extra-regional go to the South Caucasus with their own agenda, which, mildly speaking, does not always meet the interests of regional states. Today, Western countries are coming to the South Caucasus with an openly confrontational agenda aimed against Russia. We believe it will not contribute to stability and security in Transcaucasia," Galuzin said.
He stressed that regional security can be ensured more effectively through the efforts of regional nations.
According to the diplomat, Russia advocates regional responsibility both in terms of security and in terms of economic integration in the South Caucasus and other regions.
This week, Yerevan had signed a contract with Paris for the purchase of French-made Caesar self-propelled howitzers.
