  NATO thanks Armenia for participation in peacekeeping missions May 13, 2010 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan took part in the 28+1 North Atlantic Council meeting in Brussels on May 12. In his speech, Minister Nalbandian dwelled on Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, Nagorno Karabakh settlement process, Armenian-Turkish rapprochement and security problems in the Caucasus while Minister Ohanyan briefed on defense reforms carries out in the republic. The NATO Deputy Secretary General and representatives of Alliance members assessed highly the outcomes of Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), the reform process as well as Armenia’s participation in peacekeeping missions and efforts for establishment of peace and stability throughout the South Caucasus, RA MFA press office reported.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
