Armenian army allowed preemptive measures in case of Azeri threatJanuary 12, 2015 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the wake of the past days’ subversion attempts by the Azerbaijani armed forces, Armenia’s Ministry of Defense has elaborated procedures to boost border control, Tert.am reports. The document, a seven-clause order calling for increased vigilance, was introduced by Minister Seyran Ohanyan at a working meeting in Yerevan on Monday, Jan 12. “It is necessary to ensure an enhanced military vigilance and to improve monitoring system; we have to fight against subversive intelligence operations and conduct trainings to raise the efficiency of all subdivisions. We have to enforce punishment against the adversary and if, necessary, initiate preemptive measures, without waiting for the adversary to act first. We must always have the plan of counteractions and punitive measures at our hand,” he noted. The Minister noted that commands of battalions and companies will be given freedom to take independent actions to avert aggression after studying the adversary’s strengths and weaknesses and the directions of possible attacks. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |