  Armenia to continue its peacekeeping efforts in Afghanistan April 15, 2011 - 11:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Berlin hosted a meeting of Foreign Ministers from 50 states on Afghanistan with participation of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian. The activity of International Security Assistance Force was in the focus of the meeting. “Armenia will continue contributing to the efforts aimed at establishing peace and stability in Afghanistan,” Mr. Nalbandian said. He also expressed gratitude to the German authorities for cooperation with respect to stationing and service of the Armenian contingent in Afghanistan, the RA MFA press service reported. The Armenian peacekeeping contingent is a part of German brigade within the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan (ISAF). The main mission of Armenian peacekeepers is to ensure security in the Airport of Kunduz.   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 |  Related sections Topic 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. |
