ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPING BRIGADE TO MEET NATO STANDARDS BY 2015

PanARMENIAN.Net
21.05.2008 17:58 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian peacekeeping brigade will meet NATO
standards by 2015, the RA Defense Minister said.

"The first step will be replenishment of the Armenian peaceful
contingent in Kosovo. As result of the transfer of the mandate from
UN to NATO, some countries, including Azerbaijan, withdrew troops from
the region. However, this will not influence of Armenia’s decisions,"
Seyran Ohanyan said.

Presently, the number of Armenian blue berets in Kosovo reaches 34. An
extra rifle regiment is awaiting dispatch.

Minister Ohanyan reminded that the Armenian peacekeepers have been
numerously praised for their efficient service. "Pursuing a peaceful
policy on Karabakh, Armenia strengthens its peacekeeping contingent,"
Minister Ohanyan said, Novosti Armenia reports