BY 2015 ARMENIA TO HAVE ARMY ABLE TO FACE ANY CHALLENGES

YEREVAN, APRIL 12. ARMINFO. By 2015 Armenia will have an army meeting
all the requirements of the 21st century and capable of facing new
challenges and ensuring its country’s security, Deputy Defence
Minister of Armenia Artur Agabekyan said during today’s workshop on
the individual partnership plan with NATO.

Being the guarantor of state security DM should take into account the
present military-political situation. Priority should be given to
reforms. Agabekyan says that this is a realistic project requiring
flexible policy, deep analysis and democratic approach.

US Ambassador to Armenia John Evans said that the region’s conflicts
should be overcome to pave the way for regional partnership.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress