OPPORTUNITY TO SEND PEACEKEEPERS TO LEBANON DISCUSSED IN ARMENIA
PanARMENIAN.Net
14.09.2006 18:22 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian stated in a conversation
with journalists that sending peacekeepers to Lebanon is discussed
at present and the final decision depends on a number of factors.
Armenia got an official invitation. For the final decision we need
to clear out the mandate and the deployment location," Oskanian
said. "These missions should not be an end it themselves, but should
have a goal. As soon as the latter is made clear, the final decision
will be made," the Minister underscored.
He reminded that before the latest Israeli operation Lebanon asked
Armenia to send sappers to the country.
"When Israel provides maps of minefields, the situation will be fully
controlled. Armenia may take part in the mission in Lebanon in that
area," the Minister said.
Oskanian also reported that Armenian community of Lebanon has urged
Armenia to send peacekeepers to the country. "We take into account the
community opinion and keep in touch with them. However, there are many
other factors. I am sure a correct decision will be made finally,"
the Minister said, reports Novosti-Armenia.