NATO thanks Armenia for participation in peacekeeping missionsMay 13, 2010 - 11:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan took part in the 28+1 North Atlantic Council meeting in Brussels on May 12. In his speech, Minister Nalbandian dwelled on Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, Nagorno Karabakh settlement process, Armenian-Turkish rapprochement and security problems in the Caucasus while Minister Ohanyan briefed on defense reforms carries out in the republic. The NATO Deputy Secretary General and representatives of Alliance members assessed highly the outcomes of Armenia-NATO Individual Partnership Action Plan (IPAP), the reform process as well as Armenia’s participation in peacekeeping missions and efforts for establishment of peace and stability throughout the South Caucasus, RA MFA press office reported. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |