  ARMENIAN-RUSSIAN EXERCISES BEGAN IN ARMENIA TODAYAugust 9, 2002 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian-Russian command staff military exercises began at the training ground near the Armenian city of Gyumri. The 5-th army corps of the Armenian armed forces, as well as the subdivision of the Russian armed forces stationed in Armenia participate in the maneuvers. Deputy minister of defense of Armenia lieutenant general Manvel Grigorian supervises the tactic exercises. Within the framework of the exercises imitation of air fight will be held in Armenia for the first time. Armenian President Robert Kocharian, defense minister Serge Sargsian, as well as the military attaches of the US, French, Iranian and other diplomatic representations' accredited in Armenia will be present at the Armenian-Russian military maneuvers.  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 |  Latest 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. |
