  Expert: missile defense deployment in Armenia beneficial to Russia April 12, 2012 - 16:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s missile defense system may join that of CSTO, Armenian military expert said. As Artsrun Hovhannisyan told a press conference, Armenian Prime Minster’s words on possibility of having missile defense system deployed in its territory meets Armenia’s interests. The expert stressed the need for Russian to construct a new modern system to reach the goals Gabala Radar Station initially was set to ensure, even if it agrees with Azerbaijan on extension of the station’s lease terms. “Russia may agree on deployment of a new complex in Armenia. Besides, Armenia’s geographic position allows for more effective operation of missile systems,” Mr. Hovhannisyan said.   Top stories 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. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh.   Partner news |  Latest news SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia  To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts.Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament.Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent.French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. |
