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Armenian Security Council convenes session led by PM Pashinyan

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The session of the Security Council was held led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the government told Armenpress.

PM Pashinyan said this is the first session of the Security Council since the formation of the new Cabinet and stated: “You know that after April 9 the functions of the Security Council have become more specific and according to the Article 155th part 2 of the Constitution, the Security Council defines the main directions of the defense policy. Our today’s session also aims at discussing these issues and future actions”.

During the session issues relating to the Armed Forces development plan and upgrading and military equipment development state program, as well as increase of efficiency of the combat duty of the Armed Forces were discussed.

Defense minister Davit Tonoyan reported on the introduction of more effective ways and methods for the organization of active defense in the ministry.

 

Russia Convenes UNSC Meeting to Discuss Threats to International Peace

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Russia Convenes UNSC

Russia Convenes UNSC

UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia convenes on Monday a meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss threats to international peace and security, Russia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations said Sunday.

Thus, the UN Security Council will hold two meetings on Monday. The meeting initiated by Russia will take place approximately at 15.00 local time (19.00 GMT). Upon its completion, the Security Council will proceed to discuss the situation in Syria.

Earlier in the day, nine out of 15 members of the UN Security Council have urged the convocation of an emergency meeting to discuss reports about alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria.On Saturday, several media outlets, citing Syrian militants, accused Damascus of using chemical weaponsin the city of Duma in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta. US President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert said earlier on Sunday that he did not rule out military actions against the Syrian government in connection with the reports. At the same time, Trump accused Russia and Iran of supporting Syrian leader Bashar Assad.

Also earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry‘s Center for Syrian Reconciliation refuted reports about the use of a chlorine bomb in Syria’s Duma, adding that Russia was ready to send its specialists to collect data that would confirm the fabricated nature of the statements.

Russian Foreign Ministry said that the information attacks about alleged use of chemical weapons by the Syrian government forces were aimed at covering up terrorists and justifying possible external military action. The ministry warned against any military action based on far-fetched and fabricated reports, adding that it might have severe consequences.

Armenia President convenes National Security Council meeting

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17102YEREVAN. – President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, who is also the President of the National Security Council (NSC), convened an NSC meeting Tuesday evening.  

The meeting addressed issues related to the measures taken in connection with the situation formed as a result of Azerbaijan’s gross violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of 1994, large-scale attack against Karabakh and use of force against the civilian population.

During the meeting, the NSC members made reports. It was recorded that the Armed Forces of Armenia fulfilled the tasks set before them during the military actions unleashed by Azerbaijan. Moreover, the Karabakh Defense Army acted triumphantly, preventing Azerbaijan’s aggression and failing its plans.

President Sargsyan gave corresponding instructions concerning the issues discussed.