01/10/2010 13:52
Russian analyst: 49 years is optimal term
“The deployment term of the Russian military base in Armenia was extended by 49 years. Why just 49?” - Armenian reporters asked Russian political analyst Matvey Ganapolsky in Yerevan.
“49 years is an optimal term. If the term were extended by 5 years, Azerbaijan would think that Russia was leaving the region in 5 years, if it were extended by 100 years, Azerbaijan would think that Russia was staying in Armenia forever. 49 years is a long term, yet it has a political message. Russia seeks to have friendly relations with all neighboring countries, and it is very difficult. Russia does not voice that the Azerbaijani party is guilty, however, not being a conflict party, Russia mentions the complication of the situation and stresses the necessity to establish peace.”