Seyran Ohanyan: Modernization of NKR Defense Army to Be Continued in 2006January 18, 2006 - 16:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "In 2005 the command of the NKR Defense Army focused on improving the living conditions of the servicemen. A big number of quarters and other constructions were built, NKR Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said at a news conference January 18. In the Minister's words, dwellings for the families of the killed soldiers were built and measures for the improvement of the social and domestic conditions were undertaken. "750 million drams was allotted for the construction of dwellings and about 110 servicemen moved in new houses. 300 million drams was spent on constructing houses for the families of the killed soldiers. In 2006 the index raised. 1 billion 200 million drams was allocated for the construction of dwellings for the military and 600 million drams - for the families of the killed soldiers," the NKR MOD head said. He also informed that in 2005 the NKR Defense Army replenished the material and technical base with some kinds of armament and military equipment. In his words, the works for the modernization of the army will be continued in 2006. He also informed that the border patrol was strengthened. The attempts of the enemy to promote positions aggravated tension in some defense regions and sometimes even provoked local hostilities. At that Seyran Ohanyan said that the NKR Defense Army "managed to maintain the security and balance thanks not to the amount of armament but to the military skills and spirit." The Minister stressed that last year most of military units received a high estimate of the chief military checkout, reported IA Regnum. 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 | 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. |