Armenia is an important partner, says EU military officialMarch 9, 2024 - 13:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is an important partner of the European Union in the South Caucasus, according to General Robert Brieger, the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC). Brieger made the remarks at a meeting with the head of Armenia’s delegation to the EU, ambassador Tigran Balayan on Friday, March 8. As reported by the RA Embassy in Brussels, General Brieger introduced the strategy and priorities of the European Union in the military and defense sector, the pan-European security vision, noting in this context that Armenia is an important partner of the EU in the South Caucasus. Ambassador Balayan, in turn, hailed the level of interaction between Armenia and the European Union, emphasizing the expansion of the security and official component. He drew the attention of his colleague to the large-scale reform program of the armed forces implemented by the Armenian government, emphasizing the need for EU support in this regard. Referring to the activities of the European Union Civilian Observation Mission in Armenia, the ambassador noted that it has an important stabilizing role in terms of regional security. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | 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. 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |