YEREVAN, OCTOBER 28, ARMENPRESS. Armenia can fully carry out border guard services for the Armenian-Iranian and Armenian-Turkish borders in a phased manner, Director of the National Security Service (NSS) of Armenia Armen Abazyan has said.
“In a phased manner, yes, but currently there is no such decision,” Abazyan said during a press briefing with journalists.
NSS Director reminded that there is a preliminary agreement for the border guard service at the Agarak border checkpoint to be entirely handled by the border guard troops of the Republic of Armenia starting January 1, 2025.
“Discussions are also taking place regarding the common Armenian-Iranian border,” Abazyan added.
When asked whether Armenia is preparing to carry out the protection of the entire border with its own resources, Abazyan replied that no such decision has been made yet.