MOD's Institute of Strategic Researches opened in RAJanuary 25, 2007 - 17:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The opening ceremony of the Institute of Strategic Researches under the RA Ministry of Defense took place in Yerevan. In his speech Armenian Defense Minister Serzh Sargsyan said that the ceremony is dated for 15th anniversary of the Armenian National Army, which was founded in January of 1992. "The opening of such a research center is dictated by the time itself. Our army is on the way of reforms and it needs specialists who will be capable to resist the challenges of Armenia in XXI century," Sargsyan stressed. He reminded that the construction works of the institute were launched still 8 years ago on the initiative of relatives of Drastamat Kanayan, a hero from First Armenian Republic. And they organized fund raising campaign for the construction. "At the enter of the institute we have written the names of those, who helped Armenia in building such a center," said the Defense Minister. Heads of diplomatic representatives accredited in Yerevan, military attaches and Members of Parliament were present at the opening ceremony. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. 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. Partner news | POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. |