  Defense Minister says Armenian army rarely responds to Azeri shots February 8, 2012 - 17:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan says Armenian armed forces resort to retaliatory measures over ceasefire violation by Azerbaijan in one out of ten cases. “My order is to open fire only if Azerbaijani snipers’ shots kill Armenian servicemen. This is a punitive and preventive measure,” Minister said. Ohanyan added that in 2012 he will order to do the utmost for ensuring security at contact line, providing proper response to any provocative act.  Top stories Yerkir: serious reshuffle is expected at the Republican Party of Armenia after Tsarukyan’s refusal to join coalition. Zhamanak: the bureau of former Foreign Minister, however, refused to reply further questions on Oskanian’s plans. Stepan Safaryan says Prosperous Armenia’s decision doesn’t change anything, as it won’t become opposition. Aram Sargsyan deemed the current intrigue between Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) and Prosperous Armenia illogical.   |  Latest news Conference participants at Institute of CIS States back Artsakh’s stance  The NKR was represented at the round table by Advisers to Foreign Minister Ruben Zargarian and Arsen Melik-Shakhnazarian.Shoushi liberation anniversary celebrated in France Armenian ambassador to France Vigen Chitechyan answered Armenian foreign and domestic policy related questions.Armenian ambassador to China participates in ESCAP meeting Armen Sargsyan participated in meeting of UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok.Cannes: TrustNordisk snaps up rights to Pierce Brosnan’s “Love Is All You Need” The film is a tale about a group of people all seeking love, about passion and happiness, about jealousy and loneliness. |
