With 81 votes in favor, the Armenian National Assembly approved the agreement, which envisages increase in number of Armenian peacekeepers in Afghanistan and extension of deployment.

According to the agreement, the Armenian contingent will continue the service till December 31, 2012, the number reaching 130 instead of the current 45, a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reported from the parliament.

Georgia and Azerbaijan have over 900 and 94 peacekeepers in Afghanistan respectively.