  ARMENIA TO PARTICIPATE "COOPERATIVE BEST EFFORT-2004" EXERCISE IN AZERBAIJANJune 20, 2003 - 19:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is ready to take part in the "Cooperative Best Effort-2004" exercise which is to be conducted within the framework of the NATO "Partnership in the Name of Peace" program in Azerbaijan. Deputy assistant of the Armenian defense minister Murad Isakhanian told journalists in Yerevan today. In his words, Armenian soldiers will go to Azerbaijan if the NATO leadership issues the corresponding invitation. It should be notes that the representatives of Azerbaijan do not participate in the "Cooperative Best Effort-2003" exercise held in Armenia, though the NATO has sent an invitation to Baku.  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 |  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. |
