  Russia to host informal CIS summit late 2011 September 3, 2011 - 16:28 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will host a CIS informal summit devoted to the 20th anniversary of the Commonwealth at the end of the year, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday, September 3 in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. “I’ll be glad to see all CIS leaders in Moscow at an informal summit devoted to the 20th anniversary of the Commonwealth at the end of the current year. Official invitations will be sent through diplomatic channels in the near future,” he said during CIS leaders summit, Itar-Tass reported. At September 3 summit, CIS leaders discussed further development of Commonwealth states as well as urgent international issues. The summit was headed by Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon.   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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
