  Armenia may join ISAF mission in AfghanistanOctober 14, 2009 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia may join International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan in February 2010, said Erik Sandahl of the NATO Headquarters Crisis Management and Operations Directorate."We are negotiating the issue with Armenia, whose troops will be deployed in Kunduz, northern Afghanistan," he said during Yerevan-Brussels TV space bridge on October 14. For his part, Armenia's Ambassador to NATO Samvel Mkrtchyan said that the number of Armenian servicemen has not been determined yet. "Armenian troops will not take part in military operations but will ensure security of Kunduz airport," he said.   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 |  Related sections Topic Latest 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. |
