  Defense Minister deems security priority in Armenian army February 8, 2012 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan says armed forces attach great importance to introduction of international standards, as well as constructive criticism by international and Armenian non-governmental organizations. “Army serves political or other goals in the light of human rights protection,” Minister said, adding that Armenian citizens, involved in these international organizations, should acknowledge the meaning of army for security purposes. Seyran Ohanyan further stressed the importance of cooperation with NGOs and strengthening of army-society relations.  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. |
