Armenian peacekeepers dispatch to Afghanistan not to impact on RA-CSTO relationsDecember 15, 2009 - 13:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The dispatch of Armenian peacekeeping contingent to Afghanistan will not impact on relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Collective Security Treaty Organization, said Nikolay Bordyuzha, CSTO Secretary General. "If Armenia resolved to send a mission to Afghanistan, so there are good reasons for it," he said during a Yerevan-Moscow TV space bridge on Tuesday. "All CSTO member countries are free to collaborate with other structures and take decisions which do not conflict with the CSTO charter," Mr. Bordyuzha 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |