Kazakhstan allows Afghanistan cargo transitDecember 27, 2012 - 12:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Kazakhstan’s parliament has agreed to allow French aircraft carrying military cargo and personnel out of Afghanistan to land at an airport in south Kazakhstan, RIA Novosti reported. Kazakh lawmakers on Thursday, December 27 ratified a protocol on amendments to a 2009 agreement with France stipulating that French freight from Afghanistan that arrives by plane will be transported through the country by rail. Under the protocol, military goods transported through Kazakhstan must not contain ammunition. The document says Kazakhstan can deny transit permission for French cargo if it is deemed to “pose a threat” to the country’s national security. Kazakhstan and France signed an agreement on October 6, 2009 on the security of transit of military equipment and personnel through the Kazakhstan as part of efforts to stabilize and rebuild Afghanistan. In late November, France ended its combat operations in Afghanistan, pulling hundreds of troops from a base in Kabul as part of an accelerated departure from the war-torn country. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |