ARMENIAN ARMY ENJOYS GREAT AUTHORITY ABROAD – OFFICIAL
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January 26, 2012 | 14:18
YEREVAN. – Armenian Army enjoys great authority abroad, head of the
parliamentary commission on defense, national security and internal
affairs Hrayr Karapetyan said at a press conference on Thursday. The
press conference was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the
establishment of the Army, celebrated on Jan. 28.
According to him, Armenia deserved it as a result of participating in
peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Karapetyan said
that he had met with the NATO representatives, who once again made
appraisal of the Armenian peacekeepers. According to international
partners, the Armenian peacekeepers are known for exemplary behavior
and high professionalism.
He also said that Armenia successfully develops cooperation within
the framework of CSTO, where the Armenian Armed Forces again showed
best results. This is certified by our partners, he added.
Currently Armenia participates in a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo as
a part of Greek battalion and in Afghanistan under the German command.
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