  NATO thanks Armenia for expansion of ISAF Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan June 21, 2011 - 18:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy thanked Armenia on behalf of the alliance for expansion of ISAF Peacekeeping Mission in Afghanistan. As Stefanie Babst stated during Yerevan-Brussels TV spacebridge, “extending beyond the sphere of military reforms, Armenia-NATO cooperation also covers struggle against terrorism and coping with natural disasters.” On June 20, 81 members of Armenian Armed Forces' peacekeeping mission in Afghanistan were deployed at Mazar-e-Sharif military base. On June 21, Armenian peacemakers entered upon their duties, Armenian Defence Ministry press service reported. On May 11, Armenian parliament ratified an agreement on regulation of legal issues with NATO in reference to Armenian Armed Forces' peacekeeping mission to Afghanistan. The agreement envisages extension of deployment term till December 31, 2012 with the peacekeepers' number to be increased to 130. At present, 45 peacekeepers are serving in Afghanistan. As Armenian Defence Minister Seyran Ohanyan stated earlier, increase of Armenian peacekeepers number and extension of their deployment serves the interests of the country, also promoting Armenia-NATO cooperation.   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 |  Topic 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.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.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. |
