Rearmament, modernization of Armenian air forces plannedJune 27, 2013 - 20:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Joint collective aviation forces will be formed in the framework of the CSTO, the Organisation’s Secretary General said. As Nikolai Bordyuzha told a news conference in Yerevan, relevant documents have been signed, with the plan for the forces’ creation mapped out. “The collective aviation forces will be based on CSTO states-provided units to secure re-deployment of troops and aid national armed forces in case of violation of principles of self-determination and territorial integrity,” he noted. “Also, upgrading of the Gyumri aviation base was discussed with Russian Helicopters company,” he said. The National Security Council Secretary Artur Baghdasaryan, in turn, spoke about the expansion of Armenia’s air forces and modernization of the system. “Gyumri-deployed Russian military base will be re-armed, with a number of re-armament activities planned throughout the year 20214,” he said. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |