ARMENIAN MILITARY DOCTRINE

AZG Armenian Daily #232
15/12/2007

Governmental

Draft Discussed on National Assembly Yesterday Session

Azerbaijan, when elaborating its military doctrine, insisted that in
case of failing the peace process and Karabakh, the process must be
settled by armed forces.

Certain officials even insisted on listing Armenia among the enemies
of Azerbaijan. This idea was not supported by any of the friendly
states and was criticized by NATO.

Armenia, unlike Azerbaijan, which is at present elaborating its
military doctrine, does not mention any enemy, says Defense Minister
Michael Haroutiunian.

"We have controversies with Azerbaijan about the Karabakh issue,
which are to be solved be the means of peace negotiations. The war
cannot solve the problem.

Although the Azerbaijani authorities insist that there is 100%
possibility of war, in any case the conflict must be settled at the
negotiation table," states the Minister.

The project of the national military doctrine is an open document,
and does not have the status of a law.

It is to be endorsed by the President of the Republic of Armenia, and
the President, as the head commander of the armed forces of Armenia,
is to entrust the military command to update and improve the document
in accordance to new circumstances and challenges.

The military doctrine of Armenia is elaborated in the frameworks of
the NATO-Armenia partnership, according top the IPAP principles