Armenia is expanding its engagement in the UN-authorized peacekeeping missions.

Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan stated about the abovementioned at the peacekeeping conference being held at the UN headquarters in New York City, the Voice of America Armenian Service reported.

Tonoyan said Armenia’s peacekeepers are participating in the missions being conducted in Afghanistan and Kosovo under the auspices of NATO.

He added that Armenia plans to found an international center for training of peacekeepers, and where peacekeepers from all over the world can study.

Also, the minister reflected on Armenia’s decision to send a mission to Syria. He said their humanitarian mission to Syria comprises doctors and demining specialists. Tonoyan noted that this mission is conducted in cooperation with their Russian partners. The minister added that the decision to send this mission to Syria was made in response to the requests of Syria and of the Armenian community there.