Izmir announced as NATO command center against LibyaMarch 25, 2011 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - NATO, which is planning to take control of all United Nations-mandated military operations against Libya, fully replacing the United States-led coalition that has carried out airstrikes so far, will use its base in the Aegean city of Izmir to oversee its aerial mission as part of the operation. Alliance officials' remarks concerning NATO's Allied Air Component Command in Izmir, the main mission of which is to be prepared to conduct the full range of air operations throughout NATO's area of operations, were delivered to the Anatolia news agency on Friday, March 25. The announcement came hours after Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said NATO clinched an agreement on Thursday to take over command of all allied military operations in Libya from the United States. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |