 Armenia president briefed on 7-year army modernization program January 13, 2018 - 15:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Supreme commander of the Armenian armed forces, president Serzh Sargsyan on Friday, January 12 attended a discussion of a seven-year project aimed at the modernization of the army. When developing the 2018-2024 program, possible developments and the ways to tackle them were forecasted and necessary steps were taken for the efficient management of existing resources. The president attached great importance to the discussions of the program, which according to him, will help raise the management efficiency and combat-readiness level in the army, and protect Armenia’s borders.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest 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.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. |
