ARMENIAN DEFENSE MINISTER NOTES CONCERN OVER IRAQ DEPLOYMENT
By empty (10/1/2004 issue of the CACI Analyst)
In comments during an interview with Armenian Public Television on 30 September, Serzh Sarkisian admitted that he shared public concern over the deployment of an Armenian contingent to Iraq, Arminfo reported. Sarkisian added that although the small Armenian community in Iraq may become a target for terrorist attack, no country is immune from such danger and cited the move as Armenia\'s contribution to stability. The Armenian deployment to Iraq, consisting of 31 military drivers, six engineers, 10 sappers, and three doctors, is now awaiting parliamentary approval.Visit also
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