  Armenian-American defense consultations over in Washington July 22, 2011 - 14:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian-American defense consultations under chairmanship of Armenia’s Deputy Minister of Defense David Tonoyan, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Alexander Vershbowand, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia/Ukraine/Eurasia Celeste Wallander has been over in Washington. Armenian delegation headed by Armenia’s Deputy Defense Minister was in Washington from July 18-21 to participate in consultations within the framework of which issues of bilateral military cooperation, programs of joints maneuvers, military education, military medicine staff management issues, professional re-training of sergeants and junior officers were discussed during the consultations. Consultants also discussed issues of mutual interests and outlined new spheres of cooperation. In the course of the visit, Deputy Defense Minister, Armenian Ambassador to U.S. Tatul Markaryan and military attache, Colonel Mesrop Nazaryan met with U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy and discussed issues of bilateral military cooperation and regional security. Tonoyan also met with newly-appointed U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Kurt Amend as well as with Director of Conventional Arms Threat Reduction in the Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation Ann Ganzer to discuss issues relating to military production export.   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 |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
