  Russian base in Armenia guarantees stability in Caucasus: official August 16, 2016 - 13:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian military base deployed in Armenia serves as a guarantor of stability in the Caucasus region, Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov told reporters Tuesday, August 16. “The successful operation of the 102nd Russian military base is another indicator of the high level of allied relations,” Antonov said. According to him, "a 2016 joint work plan of Russian and Armenian Defense Ministries is being successfully implemented." "It envisages over 40 various events, of which 22 have already been realized," he added. Antonov arrived in Armenia to participate in the session of the CSTO Defense Ministers Council in Yerevan which took place on Tuesday. Defense Ministry delegations from CSTO member states - Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan – as well as Secretary General Nikolay Bordyuzha and Chief of Staff, Colonel-General Anatoly Sidorov participated in the session.  Top stories Azerbaijan is holding major military drills on March 11-15 but has not notified the OSCE of such plans. Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said the contacts between Armenia and Azerbaijan have been informal. The two discussed allied relations between the two countries as well as issues related to bilateral ties. "Armenia and the U.S. have long worked together to address the current humanitarian catastrophe in Syria," Naghdalyan said.   Partner news |  Latest news Drinking water linked to fewer sugary drinks in kids  Children and teens who drink water are less likely to consume sugary beverages throughout the day, according to a new study.Federal and state lawmakers joining Genocide Commemoration in Sydney Senator Kristina Keneally will also be in attendance at The Concourse Chatswood, along with her parliamentary colleagues.Bloomberg: Why you should go to "electric" Armenia now Bloomberg's new article features 15 photos of things to do and experience in the "electric" country.Arsenal will put Henrikh Mkhitaryan up for sale: media Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is among Arsenal players that will be put up for sale in summer clearout |
