 Tajikistan approved as WTO full-fledged member March 2, 2013 - 13:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Tajikistan has been approved as a full-fledged member of the World Trade Organization, the Voice of Russia reports. According to the Tajik Foreign Ministry, the country applied for membership back in May 2001 and talks have since been held to agree the terms of accession. A protocol on Tajikistan joining the WTO was signed in Geneva in last December, when the country was given time to ratify the protocol. Dushanbe is also negotiating the joining of the Customs Union of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
