Armenian peacekeeping brigade to meet NATO standards by 2015May 21, 2008 - 18:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian peacekeeping brigade will meet NATO standards by 2015, the RA Defense Minister said. "The first step will be replenishment of the Armenian peaceful contingent in Kosovo. As result of the transfer of the mandate from UN to NATO, some countries, including Azerbaijan, withdrew troops from the region. However, this will not influence of Armenia's decisions," Seyran Ohanyan said. Presently, the number of Armenian blue berets in Kosovo reaches 34. An extra rifle regiment is awaiting dispatch. Minister Ohanyan reminded that the Armenian peacekeepers have been numerously praised for their efficient service. "Pursuing a peaceful policy on Karabakh, Armenia strengthens its peacekeeping contingent," Minister Ohanyan said, Novosti Armenia reports. Top stories 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. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. |