ArmInfo. For Russia, full-fledged development of relations in all areas and setors with the countries of the Caucasus region is extremely important. The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, announced this on November 1 during the briefing answering the question of how important for Russia is mutual understanding between the peoples of the Caucasus.
"This is an immutable truth, an axiom. For Russia, the full-fledged development of relations in all fields and areas with the countries of this region is extremely important. We do not get tired of emphasizing this," she emphasized.
Answering the question of what expectations Russia has in connection with the outcome of the elections and the prospects for relations with Armenia and Georgia, and whether the outcome of the elections can affect security in the region, Zakharova, in particular, said: ''As regards the elections in Georgia, this is a purely internal political process, which, moreover, has not yet been completed. Observers were given appropriate assessments. This is Georgia's internal affair. I can only say with great regret that and, which is still going on, there were anti-Russian remarks. This is distressing and not conducive to the process of normalizing bilateral relations. "
At the same time, she called for allowing the people of Georgia to make their objective choice without any pressure from outside, to give an opportunity in a normal atmosphere to make a principled choice for themselves and for the development of their country.