ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPERS DEPARTED FOR IRAQJanuary 18, 2005 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The solemn seeing-off ceremony of the Armenian military specialists, who are to join the forces of the international coalition in Iraq, took place at 10 a.m. local time today. Defense Minister Serge Sargsian and US Ambassador to Armenia John Evans participated in the ceremony. Captain Garush Avetisian has been appointed the commander of the Armenian forces. It's the second time Armenia is participating in peacekeeping operations. The Armenian battalion of 36 servicemen, forming a part of the Greek forces, has been in Kosovo since February 2004. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |