Russian military base to ensure security of Armenia

Armenia and Russia are set to sign a protocol bringing in force changes into the agreement on deployment of a Russian military base in Armenia, Interfax reported. In addition to protection of interests of Russia, the Russian military base in Armenia will ensure security of Armenia acting jointly with Armenian Armed Forces.For the mentioned goals, Russia “is making efforts to provide Armenia with modern and compatible military equipment,” the protocol said.In addition, it was proposed to one of the articles as follows: “The Treaty will be in force for 49 years and will be automatically extended for five more years, if neither side notifies the other party about an intention on suspending the protocol, and this notification must come no later than six months before expiration of the period.”The protocol is liable to ratification.