 Armenian peacekeepers may be included in UNIFIL mission June 4, 2013 - 17:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - . Italy, commander of United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, addressed Armenia with an offer to send a troop to fulfill headquarters security functions. Negotiations on the inclusion of Armenian troops in UNIFIL peacekeeping mission are currently underway, with RA defense ministry’s working group to depart for Rome next week for the purpose. This will be followed by RA army staff chief’s visit to Italy. Two Armenians peacekeeping troops are expected to depart for Lebanon this year. One Armenian officer is currently included in UNIFIL mission.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge  The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture.India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process.Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |
