  Third Shift of Armenian Peacekeepers to Leave for Iraq January 18January 13, 2006 - 17:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - January 18 the third shift of Armenian peacekeepers will leave for Iraq, reported Spokesperson of the Armenian MOD head Seyran Shahsuvaryan, reported the Yerkir. The group of 46 persons will include one common commander, one officer at the Polish division staff, a platoon commander, 30 drivers, 10 sappers and 3 physicians. Armenia's representatives serve in Iraq as part of the Polish peacekeeping division. The US Government will take the expenses for stationing, rear, communication, technical and medical provision of the Armenian humanitarian contingent. The second shift of Armenian peacekeepers had left for Iraq July 13.  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 |  Related sections Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
