Armenia increases number of peacekeepers in KosovoNovember 6, 2009 - 15:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Strengthening cooperation with NATO, Armenia will consolidate positions in the region, said Eduard Sharmazanov, spokesman for the ruling Republican Party of Armenia. He refuted the hearsay that Armenian peacekeepers are under Turkish command in Afghanistan. "We are collaborating with NATO but not with Turkey. Armenian peacekeepers are located in northern Afghanistan within a German unit," he said. Sharmazanov also informed that Armenia increased number of peacekeepers in Kosovo. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |