NATO Defense Ministers say Libya operation great successOctober 6, 2011 - 09:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO Defense Ministers met in Brussels to review current operations for Libya, in Kosovo, and off the Horn of Africa. “Our operations in Libya, Afghanistan and elsewhere demonstrate that NATO is the indispensable Alliance,” NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said in his opening remarks, according NATO HQ website. Ministers concluded that Operation Unified Protector to protect civilians in Libya has been a great success. They reiterated their commitment to continue the mission under the United Nations mandate for as long as necessary, and their determination to bring it to an end as soon as possible. Ministers also expressed their willingness to support the new Libyan authorities with defense and security sector reforms, should Alliance support be requested. Ministers highlighted KFOR as a success story, and stressed their continued commitment to a safe and secure environment in Kosovo. They agreed that during recent unrest, KFOR had acted carefully, firmly and impartially, in full compliance with its United Nations mandate. They stressed that calm, moderation and dialogue was the only way forward for all the people of Kosovo. On the challenge of piracy, Ministers renewed their commitment to tackling this threat and to provide the capabilities needed to do so. “We will continue the mission with the commitment and the capabilities that our commanders need,” said the NATO Secretary General during the press conference following the meeting. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |