  Guenter Bretschneider: 600 foreign rescuers to participate in Armenia 2010 exerciseJune 23, 2010 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of the goals of Armenia 2010 exercise is to demonstrate solidarity with NATO member and partner countries, said Guenter Bretschneider, Head of Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Center (EADRCC). “This exercise will show what kind of assistance foreign countries can render to Armenia in case of disaster,” he said, adding that around 600 foreign rescuers will arrive in Armenia in September. Asked whether Turkey and Azerbaijan will take part in the event, Mr. Bretschneider said that Turkey is expected to send 4 representatives. “Azerbaijan won’t send any,” he said.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
