Kazakh specialists will participate in Armenia 2010 consequence management field exercise to be conducted by the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) from September 11 to 17, 2010 in the town of Arzni, Kotayk region of Armenia, Kazinform reported.

Teams from 15 Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC) and Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) nations are planned to take part in the exercise and 11 additional countries are scheduled to participate by sending staff officers.

All together, more than 600 individuals belonging to civilian and military teams from NATO and partner countries with capabilities to deal with different aspects of emergencies will take part in the event. Some 40 observers are also expected. Armenia 2010 will allow NATO and partner countries to practice disaster response mechanisms and capabilities and to enhance co-operation in emergency situations.