Lavrov: Armenia has not received a request to withdraw from the CSTO and the EAEU, but the issue of denial of voting rights will be discussed.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a meeting of foreign ministers, defense ministers and secretaries of the security councils of the CSTO member states that Armenia has not yet submitted a request to withdraw from the CSTO and the EAEU.
"If they want us to throw Armenia out, we won't do it, we won't slam the door."
- emphasized.
At the same time, Lavrov pointed out that Yerevan does not meet its obligations under the CSTO treaty in terms of annual contributions.
"There is no room for double interpretation; Yerevan has not contributed since 2024. The denial of Armenia's right to vote in the organization and the right to propose candidates for positions in the organization will be brought up for discussion."
- said the minister.