CIS Council of FMs to Pay Special Attention to Humanitarian cooperationApril 21, 2006 - 19:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A set of issues referring to enhancement of the work of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) will be most important in the agenda of the CIS Council of FMs, stated Russian MFA official representative Mikhail Kamynin. In his words, special attention will be paid to humanitarian cooperation. «Thereupon, draft agreements on the Humanitarian cooperation Council of the CIS member states, Program of Major Cooperation Events in culture up to 2010 will be submitted for approval of the Council of FMs,» Kamynin said. Strengthening security, law and order in the Commonwealth are on the agenda of the meeting, the Russian MFA representative also noted. «The Ministers will consider the draft Concept of Forming National Databases and Organization of Inter-State Information Exchange to prevent legal violations relating to intellectual property,» Kamynin said. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |