Draft bill "On Defense" considered by RA governmentJune 9, 2008 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "The program envisages army reforms, adoption of the law "On Defense" and limited implementation of contractual system. We intend to modernize the defense technologies, specifically the devices meant for improvement of communication between the military units. We also cooperate with the companies dealing with repair of roads in 26 near-border regions of Armenia, which have strategic importance," Seyran Ohanyan told a news conference in Yerevan.The draft bill "On Defense" is being considered by the government, according to him. "After consideration and approval by the government, the draft will be submitted to the parliament," he said, adding that the program also highlights improvement of living conditions of the families of killed servicemen. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |