  Armenia assists internatioal community’s efforts to improve situation in Afghanistan November 22, 2010 - 12:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 20, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan participated in a meeting of Heads of State and Government of the Nations contributing to the UN-mandated, NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. During the sitting, Minister Nalbandian said that the situation in Afghanistan causes concern of many countries, while Armenia joined the ISAF in Afghanistan due to this very reason, expressing willingness to expand its participation in the force. He attached importance to military and financial assistance to Afghanistan, stressing the need to rehabilitate the trust of people of Afghanistan towards the ability to build a stable and peaceful future. The Foreign Minister expressed Armenia’s support to upcoming actions of the international community, which would allow implementing long-term programs of assistance and intensifying the political, economic and humanitarian cooperation, the RA MFA press service reported.   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 |  Latest 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. |
