BRITISH HALO TRUST EXPANDS ACTIVITIES IN NAGORNO KARABAKHDecember 11, 2002 - 19:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The HALO Trust British organization intends to expand its activities in Nagorno Karabakh. As reported by "Mediamax" agency, beginning in 2003 the organization plans to form additional groups for mine clearing and neutralization of non-exploded ammunition in Hadrut region of Nagorno Karabakh. Moreover, HALO Trust experts with specially trained dogs will arrive in Nagorno Karabakh early next year. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | 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. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |