BAKU SEES NO BORDERS FOR ARMENIA'S PARTICIPATION IN COMING NATO MANEUVERS IN AZERBAIJANJune 23, 2003 - 20:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of Azeri defense department press service Ramiz Melikov did not rule out the possibility of the Armenia's participation in the "Cooperative Best Effort-2004" exercise to be held in Azerbaijan. In his words, as reported by the "Echo" Baku newspaper, the trainings are conducted under the aegis of the NATO, so there are no obstacles for participation of the Armenian soldiers in them. It should be noted that the maneuvers within the frames of the NATO "Partnership for Peace" program are planned to be held in Azerbaijan next autumn. To remind, as stated earlier by deputy assistant to the Armenian defense minister Murad Isakhanian, Armenia is ready to take part in the "Cooperative Best Effort-2004" exercise in Azerbaijan if the corresponding invitation is issued by the NATO leadership. Let us add that Azerbaijan's representatives do not participate in the "Cooperative Best Effort-2003" exercise being held in Armenia at present, though the invitation from the NATO has been sent to Baku. 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 | Moody's upgrades IDBank's rating Moody's has upgraded ID Bank CJSC's (IDBank) long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1. U.S. “very clear” with Azerbaijan: “It’s time to make peace with Armenia” James O'Brien has said that the United States is “very clear” with Azerbaijani that it is a time to make peace with Armenia. PACE adopts resolution on Armenia's commitment to reforms PACE welcomed the electoral reforms implemented by Armenia in accordance with the recommendations of the Venice Commission. Armenia, Germany discuss ties, South Caucasus peace process Armenian lawmakers met with the Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, Tobias Lindner. |