  NATO to provide technical assistance to Armenia on Armenian-Georgian borderNovember 6, 2009 - 12:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO is actively cooperating with the Armenian National Security Service in ensuring border security, the special representative of NATO Secretary General in Caucasus and Central Asia Robert Simmons told a press conference in Yerevan today. The Armenian leadership turned to the Alliance to provide technical assistance at the Armenian-Georgian border. "It is about providing only technical assistance to Armenia, which will help the country fight against smuggling and terror. NATO offers such support to many countries," a senior NATO official said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest news Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant  Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan.Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia.U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. |
