Discussions are underway in Armenia on the visit to the republic by presidential adviser on national security John Bolton. Bolton flew to Yerevan right after a series of meetings with representatives of the Russian authorities in Moscow.
Trump's adviser met with the Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, saying that the United States is ready to strengthen Armenia’s security by selling that American
weapons.
Bolton said that "there are quite a few alternatives in the world" in the field of arms acquisition.
Advisor to the President of the United States:
Yes, we have congressional restrictions on the sale of weapons to Azerbaijan and Armenia, as parties to the conflict (in Nagorno-Karabakh). But there are exceptions. And I told Mr. Prime Minister (Armenia) that if we are talking about buying Russian military equipment or an American one, then we would, of course, prefer the second option.
According to Bolton, "American weapons are better than Russian in any case."
Bolton:
And this (the purchase of American weapons by Armenia) would significantly increase the country's capabilities. Then it would cease to be completely dependent on one power in matters of arms supplies. It is clear that here in the first place is the geographical location of Armenia. But, I think, Armenia can already enter international markets.
John Bolton added that he considers the Caucasus to be a strategically important region, and noted that "improving relations with Yerevan is a priority for the current administration."
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