Three defense- related draft laws submitted to parliament logically connectedNovember 2, 2009 - 15:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At today's news conference in Yerevan, Head of RA parliamentary committee for defense, national security and internal affairs, Hrayr Karapetyan briefed the journalists on defense-related draft laws discussed at RA NA. " Comments were already voiced on 3 draft laws submitted: "On additions to military service law"," On usage of transportation for defense purposes" and "On local autonomous bodies' mobilization for defense purposes". We have to understand these 3 draft laws are logically connected," Hrayr Karapetyan said."According to draft law, RA MFA, jointly with diplomatic representations of Armenia, have to work towards getting those Armenian citizens, residing abroad who've not been on military service, to serve in RA armed forces." He also reported that the age of contract soldiers is extended till 45. "This will help to replenish Armenian Armed Forces with contract soldiers, and improve Armenian Army's professionalism," Hrayr Karapetyan noted, adding that there's still no draft law stipulating for 1-year military service extension. 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 | 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. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |