Armenia refused to participate in NATO exercise due to Alliance's Sec. Gen. statementMay 6, 2009 - 21:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia's refusal to participate in NATO military trainings due in Georgia is conditioned by NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer's recent statement on NKR conflict, RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan stated. At the meeting with Azeri President, NATO Secretary General indicated only territorial integrity principle among international norms. According to RA Defense Minister, International Organizations, participating in NKR conflict settlement indicate all norms of international rights: territorial integrity principle, as well as nation's right for self determination and non-use of force. At his meeting with Azeri President Ilham Aliev, NATO Secretary General stated that NATO supports NKR conflict settlement within the framework of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |