  Armenian Defense Minister attends drills in Artsakh April 12, 2013 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 12, President of Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan attended the military exercise with the involvement of several defense army’s subdivisions held in the eastern part of the republic. President Sahakyan stressed the importance of the maneuvers, noting that they contribute to the maintenance of the armed forces’ combat readiness. He handed in valuable presents to a group of servicemen for the successful performance of tasks set during the military exercises. Armenian defense ministry’s delegation headed by acting minister Seyran Ohanyan was present at drills too, Central Information Department at Artsakh President's office reported.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan  A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
