Armenian army ready to complete struggle started 19 years agoJanuary 29, 2007 - 13:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - From the viewpoint of military cooperation, Armenia's joining the CSTO was a significant move. It became not only the main constituent of our state's security but also conveyed a stimulus to development and expansion of relations between Armenia and Russia, RA Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan said at a solemn event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Armenian Army formation.In his words, cooperation with NATO is also extremely important for the RA. As result, the IPAP was elaborated and ratified; the process of cooperation for next ten years was outlined. "Cooperation with NATO promotes modernization of the army and implementation of international experience. All our efforts are targeted at defense reforms. Our army's efficiency is proved by annual military exercise within the Partnership for Peace program," Sargsyan underscored. The Minister also voiced assurance that the army will fulfill all the tasks set to it by the state and people. We granted peace to our people and are obliged to help them to live in peace. The Armenian Army cannot be frightened with billions the Azeri President promised for his army. It's not only money that makes army efficient. We have enough will, we are devoted to our motherland and are ready to put a finish to the struggle started 19 years ago, in 1988," resumed Serge Sargsyan. Top stories Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Partner news | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenian govt. approves ratification of EAEU-Iran free trade deal At a meeting on Friday, June 14, the Armenian government approved the ratification of an EAEU free trade agreement with Iran. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. |