NATO will not cancel military training in Georgia at Moscow's request
"NATO will not cancel military training in Georgia at Moscow's request and is once again addressing its invitation to Russian observers," NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said in his statement.
Scheffer emphasized that absolute transparency of training activities will be provided. "The training does not include military operations, but only practice in military actions victims evacuation," Scheffer noted.
NATO Permanent Representative in Russia, Dmitri Rogozin stated that, "The Secretary General is aware of Russia's position. We can't accept NATO's explanations about routine nature of training," Russian Media reported.
Armenia will be participating in NATO training due on May 1-6, 2009 in Georgia.
Latvia, Estonia and Kazakhstan announced their refusal to participate.
Scheffer emphasized that absolute transparency of training activities will be provided. "The training does not include military operations, but only practice in military actions victims evacuation," Scheffer noted.
NATO Permanent Representative in Russia, Dmitri Rogozin stated that, "The Secretary General is aware of Russia's position. We can't accept NATO's explanations about routine nature of training," Russian Media reported.
Armenia will be participating in NATO training due on May 1-6, 2009 in Georgia.
Latvia, Estonia and Kazakhstan announced their refusal to participate.
