NATO praised Armenia’s implementation of Individual Partnership Action PlansJuly 27, 2011 - 21:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 27, Armenian Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence, Edward Nalbandian and Seyran Ohanyan participated in Brussels-hosted North-Atlantic Alliance session in 28+1 format. During the session, Mr. Nalbandian dwelled on NATO –Armenia cooperation, Armenia’s foreign policy priorities, recent developments in Karabakh settlement. The Foreign Minister gave high assessment to Armenia-NATO collaboration in the framework of Partnership for Peace Program and Individual Partnership Action Plans (IPAP). The Minister of Defence, in turn, briefed those present on the process and perspectives of reforms in Armenia’s defence system and security sector. NATO representatives gave high assessment to Armenia’s IPAP implementation, the process of reforms, Armenia’s participation if Afghanistan and Kosovo peacekeeping missions, specifically noting Armenia’s expansion of Afghanistan mission, while continuing the mission in Kosovo. 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 | 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. |