  ARMENIAN PRESIDENT TO BE PRESENT AT ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN JOINT MILITARY EXERCISESAugust 6, 2002 - 20:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian will be present at the Armenian-Russian military exercises to be held August 9 on a training ground near Armenian Gyumri town. As it is known, all types of the Republic of Armenia armed forces, as well as Russian armed forces detachments stationed in Armenia will participate in the maneuvers. Deputy defense minister of Armenia lieutenant general Manvel Grigorian will be in charge of the tactical maneuvers. The overall direction will be carried out by colonel general Mikayel Harutyunian. Russian armed forces command representatives' participation is also expected.  Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad  Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO.Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship.Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy.Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |
