  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 In the evening, a gala concert is expected on the sidelines of the summit, with famous artists from around the world set to perform. Tens of thousands of Armenians have taken to the streets in Yerevan to support Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The Central Electoral Commission has summed up the results of elections to the Council of Elders of Yerevan. According to information published on Datalex, Kocharyan seeks "to protect his honor and dignity from public slander."   Partner news |  Latest news Iran urges Europe "to act on economic liabilities"  Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbass Araqchi says Europe should act on its economic liabilities.Ralph Lauren to receive British knighthood Antony Phillipson says Lauren earned the honor because he has played a "key role in forging transatlantic cultural connections."Syrian army unleashes new attack against Islamic State The Syrian Arab Army unleashed a large-scale artillery assault against Daesh in eastern Deir Ezzor this morning.Armenia, Bulgaria discuss military cooperation At the meeting, the sides summed up cooperation in 2018 and outlines the perspectives for the development of collaboration. |
