TERM OF SERVICE OF ARMENIAN PEACEKEEPERS IN IRAQ EXTENDED
armradio.am
04.12.2007 15:00
With 79 pro, 10 con votes and 11 abstentions the National Assembly
of the Republic of Armenia took the decision extend the term of
the memorandum of understanding on "Management of the multinational
division within stabilization forces in Iraq and regulation of similar
issues" for one year.
Armenia joined the memorandum in 2004 and sent a 46-member peacekeeping
platoon to Iraq. The term of participation of divisions of Armenian
Armed Forces within the stabilization forces in Iraq has been extended
twice in 2005 and 2006.
Rotation of peacekeeping divisions takes place every six months. 276
Armenian servicemen have carried out peacekeeping mission in Iraq
ever since 2005. The term of service of the sixth shift of Armenian
peacekeepers will come to an end on 25 December, 2007.
RA Defense Minister Michael Harutyunyan noted yesterday that
the humanitarian mission in Iraq greatly promotes the rise of
Armenia’s international fame and reputation, reinforcement of trust
in the Armenian Armed Forces, and expansion of opportunities for
implementation of mutually beneficial military cooperation programs
with the United States and European countries.