France selling 2 Mistral class warships to EgyptSeptember 23, 2015 - 17:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Egypt will buy two warships that France had originally built for Russia, but refused to deliver because of Moscow’s role in the conflict in Ukraine, French President François Hollande said on Wednesday, September 23, the Wall Street Journal reports. Hollande and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi spoke by telephone and agreed on the “principle and modalities” for Egypt to purchase the two Mistral class ships, Hollande’s office said. The vessels would add powerful capabilities to Egypt’s military arsenal as Sisi battles Islamist militant threats to his government in places including the Sinai Peninsula and from across Egypt’s western border in Libya. The ships can launch helicopters and tanks from the sea for amphibious assaults, using a sophisticated command-and-control system to guide them. The details of the deal weren’t announced. Russia had agreed to pay France €1.2 billion ($1.34 billion) for the two boats. Hollande suspended the contract last year because of Moscow’s role supporting pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine. France and Russia agreed to cancel the contract in August. Related links: 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |