  Armenian peacekeepers to stay in Afghanistan for another year December 16, 2010 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said that the term of Armenian peacekeepers’ presence in Afghanistan will be prolonged for another year. Besides, Armenia intends to increase the number of its peacekeepers from 40 to 45 servicemen, Ohanyan said in the Armenian parliament. The Armenian contingent of peacekeepers is a part of German units within the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF). The main mission of Armenian peacekeepers in is to ensure security in the Airport of Kunduz. Partner news  Top stories Nalbandian drew the co-chairs’ attention to ongoing military rhetoric of Azerbaijan, which undermines possibility for peaceful settlement. Tigran Sargsyan: the authorities will do the utmost in the coming 4-5 years to ensure favorable conditions for the people. Members of all parliamentary groups, PM, Energy Minister and the chair of the Public Services Regulatory Commission were invited to participate. Vahan Hovhannisyan voiced hope that the ruling authorities acknowledge the difficulties Armenia currently faces.   Partner news |  Latest news Israeli security expert says Syrian hacker attack foiled  Israel refuses to comment on the strike but officials at the time said Iranian missiles set for Hezbollah were hit.Gyumri to host Europe Day celebrations The celebrations will feature a small information fair, with EU project representatives to brief the visitors on the initiatives launched.1st Armenian interactive fairy tale available for iPhone/iPod Touch The tale sparked great interest in Diaspora. Such projects, namely interactive version of “Alice in Wonderland”, are popular abroad.Expert says Russian FM’s remarks in context of Madrid Principles No decisive developments will follow the meeting between Russian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers, David Jamalyan said. |
