Tuesday, October 29 2019 10:40

ArmInfo.In Armenia, they hope that the agreements on ensuring the security of the Armenian population in the city of Kamyshly in northern Syria will be  implemented. The Prime Minister of Armenia stated this in an  interview with Kommersant special correspondent Vladimir Solovyov.

Nikol Pashinyan. According to him, about 3 thousand Armenians live in  the city. "I spoke about this with the President of Russia. We had a  concern, and I asked the President of Russia to do everything  possible to take into account the interests of Armenians specifically  in Kamyshly. At that time, the tension there was very high due to the  Turkish invasion. I want to express Thanks to Vladimir Vladimirovich  Putin for the fact that, in the end, the security interests of the  Armenians living in this sector were taken into account, we hope that  the agreements that have been reached will be implemented and the  security interests of the Armenians will continue to be respected ","  the head of the Armenian government said.

He noted that Russia has a tangible presence in Syria. Its role in  security is quite high. "Russia has many levers to promote the safety  of Armenians. The Russian president promised and kept his word. He  said that the interests of Armenians in Kamyshly will be taken into  account in the process of negotiations. I informed him that there is  a large Armenian community. We see that this conversation has  concrete positive consequences. Armenia also has a mission in Syria.  But we have a humanitarian mission, and it has nothing to do with  security issues. We are very pleased that we will implement such a  humanitarian mission there>, "Nikol Pashinyan added, adding that it  is very important m Issia. "I consider it historical. It is  successfully implemented and continues.

It should be noted that according to the press service of the RA  Ministry of Defense, on June 4, Armenia sent another group of  specialists to Aleppo in order to assist the people of Syria as part  of a humanitarian mission. The group included sappers, doctors and  security professionals. Armenian specialists are engaged in mine  clearance, mine warning and the provision of medical assistance  exclusively in those places where active hostilities are not  conducted. At the same time, the tasks associated with sending  Armenian specialists to Syria and their provision are being solved  with the assistance of the Russian side. Armenia sent a humanitarian  mission on February 8, 2019. The contingent totals 83 people.  Equipment for their work, as well as support in ensuring their  safety, was provided by the Russian side. On October 17, the  humanitarian mission of Armenia in Syria, in collaboration with the  Consulate General of the Republic of Armenia in Aleppo, transferred  medical supplies to the Aleppo military hospital. According to the  Center for Humanitarian Demining, the leadership of the military  hospital expressed gratitude to the Armenian doctors not only for the  provided equipment, but also for the daily medical assistance they  provide in the Armenian nursing home, as well as in a number of  medical facilities. According to the head of the military hospital,  General Faez al-Ayubi, Armenian and Syrian doctors are working  together to help the victims of the war. "Our Armenian partners daily  with humanity, humanity and professional assistance to the Syrian  population. We highly appreciate the fact that the Armenians  supported us in this difficult period," he said.  The director of the  hospital thanked the Armenian authorities, as well as the health  authorities for their continued support.