Russia ratifies anti-terrorism agreement with EAGJanuary 23, 2013 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Federation Council, the upper house of the Russian parliament, ratified on Wednesday, Jan 23, an agreement with the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG) in the presence of the EAG Secretariat in Russia, RIA Novosti reported. The EAG, established in October 2004, is a Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-style regional body uniting Belarus, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Another 16 states and 17 international and regional organizations have observer status within the EAG. The EAG provides support and assistance to countries in the region to set up an appropriate legal and institutional framework to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, in line with FATF standards. The agreement grants the EAG Secretariat and its employees tax, customs and property privileges and immunities on Russian Federation territory. The executive secretary and Secretariat staff members are not subject to criminal, civil or administrative liability for actions performed in execution of their official duties. 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. |