Sergei Ivanov: "Russian military base in Armenia poses no threat to a third country"

First deputy Prime Minister of Russia Sergei Ivanov said in Armenia, APA reports.

Russian senior official appreciated the 102nd military base at Gyumri as an element of Russian-Armenia strategic cooperation.

"But strategic cooperation between Russia and Armenia is not restricted with military base. The cooperation between the two states covers economy, culture and Russian language. Armenian is a strategic partner for Russia. This idea does not mean only military cooperation. Russia and Armenia have common cultural and historical roots," he underlined.