FM does not rule out Armenian specialists role in demining Lebanon

[Vasilian Manouk]

ARMINFO News Agency
September 29, 2006 Friday

RA FM DOES NOT RULE OUT POSSIBLE PARTICIPATION OF ARMENIAN
SPECIALISTS IN MINE CLEARING OF TERRITORIES IN LEBANON


RA Fm Vardan Oskanyan does not rule out the possible participation of
the Armenian specialists in the mine clearing of territories in
Lebanon.

Asked about the possible participation of Armenia in a peacemaking
mission in Lebanon, the Minister noted the FM of Lebanon, has
officially asked Armenia to participate in future in the mine
clearing process, taking into account the experience of Armenia in
this matter. Armenia has positively responded it. At the same time,
V. Oskanyan noted the participation of the Armenian specialists will
be possible after Israel hands over the maps of the mined
territories. "We do not rule out our participation in this sphere.
However, the maps are necessary to be handed over for that and the
situation is to be settled. The discussion of this issue is underway.
I think some participation will be possible in future", V. Oskanyan
said.