  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 Tadevosyan also revealed that a number of other fellow members have left the party following the revolution on April-May. According to data provided by the Central Electoral Commission, 1,260,000 eligible voters cast ballots in elections. 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.   Partner news |  Latest news Seeds taken up to the Moon by the Chinese have sprouted  The ability to grow plants on the Moon will be integral for long-term missions, like a trip to Mars which would take 2.5 years.First "Spider-Man: Far From Home" trailer lands online (video) Tom Holland's Peter Parker will remain a reliable constant of thwips, wisecracks, and teenage innocence.Kim Kardashian restates her wish to visit Armenia with Cher (video) Kardashian has reiterated her wish to visit Armenia with legendary singer and performer Cher. They both have Armenian roots.Apple reportedly working on new iPod touch Details on what changes a new iPod touch might feature are unclear at this point, but it is long overdue for an update. |
