 NATO praised Armenia’s implementation of Individual Partnership Action Plans July 27, 2011 - 21:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 27, Armenian Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, Edward Nalbandian and Seyran Ohanyan participated in Brussels-hosted North-Atlantic Alliance session in 28+1 format. During the session, Mr. Nalbandian dwelled on NATO –Armenia cooperation, Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, recent developments in Karabakh settlement. The Foreign Minister gave high assessment to Armenia-NATO collaboration in the framework of Partnership for Peace Program and Individual Partnership Action Plans (IPAP). The Minister of Defence, in turn, briefed those present on the process and perspectives of reforms in Armenia’s defence system and security sector. NATO representatives gave high assessment to Armenia’s IPAP implementation, the process of reforms, Armenia’s participation if Afghanistan and Kosovo peacekeeping missions, specifically noting Armenia’s expansion of Afghanistan mission, while continuing the mission in Kosovo.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
