OSCE summit in Astana to host heads of 55 member statesSeptember 1, 2010 - 12:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE summit due December 1-2 in Astana will be hosting heads of 55 member states. As Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev stated at the opening of parliamentary session, the oncoming summit will impart a new stimulus to the development of the country, strengthening unity of the people of Kazakhstan. “I’m certain that the summit will be conducted on a high level and Kazakhstan will have a chance to demonstrate its hospitality, openness and responsibility to the whole world,” inform.kz cited the President as saying. Related links: 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 | 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. 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. |