Sweden to strengthen its military potential: ministerNovember 29, 2014 - 12:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sweden is determined to strengthen its military potential and tighten cooperation with its neighbors, though it has no plans to join NATO, Defense Minister Peter Hultqvist said at a press conference, according to Sputnik. "Our priority is to boost Sweden's military potential and strengthen relationship with neighbors," Hultqvist said Friday, Nov 28, during his visit to Vilnius, adding that the kingdom was looking for closer cooperation and the exchange of intelligence information with countries in the Baltic region. The minister stated that the country's government approved of closer relationship with NATO, but had no plans of joining it. NATO and Sweden enjoy cooperation with regards to peacekeeping and security operations, with the alliance viewing Sweden as an active partner. However, Sweden does not pursue NATO membership. According to a survey commissioned by Sweden's TV4 News in October, around 37 percent of Swedish population are in favor of joining NATO, with 36 opposing it. Photo: SvD 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 | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Armenian, Azerbaijani heads of parliament meet in Switzerland President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. |