Canada withdraws its troops from AfghanistanJuly 7, 2011 - 20:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 7, Canada has completed officially its military mission in Afghanistan as part of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), according to RIA Novosti. The document on transference of Canadian responsibility for provision of security in Kandahar to U.S. was signed on Kandahar Air Field military base. Canadians started their military mission in Afghan South province Kandahar in 2002, 157 military men have been killed since then, including a diplomat, two officials from non-commercial organizations and a journalist. 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 | Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. U.S. doesn’t see Russia as contributing to peace in Caucasus Patel made the remarks when asked about the implications of Russia’s withdrawal of peacekeepers from Karabakh. Up to 1% cashback when shopping on Wildberries with IDBank cards IDBank is launching an exclusive campaign on Wildberries for online shopping enthusiasts. |