SECOND GROUP OF ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPERS DEPARTED FOR KOSOVO

PanARMENIAN.Net - Today is a very important day for Armenia, as Armenian peacekeepers are again departing for Kosovo with a new mission, Armenian Deputy Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Artur Aghabekian stated when addressing the peacekeepers, who departed for Kosovo this morning, press service of the RA Defense Ministry reports. In his words, it once again proves that Armenia is integrating into the process of international security providing. As the Deputy Defense Minister noted, Armenian people have many times derived encouragement from international community and today when Armenia enjoys peace and stability it cannot remain indifferent to the people, who are in need for peace. "The departure of your brothers-in-arms to Iraq is nor accidental. Be sure that contributing to the security of international peace you contribute to the sustainable development and security of your homeland", A. Aghabekian stated. "Peacekeeping is an honorary and important mission as you represent your state", the Deputy Minister said. To note, the first group of the Armenian peacekeepers returned from Kosovo today.