CIS military chiefs gather in MoscowOctober 14, 2010 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Top officials of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC) and Collective Security Treaty Organizations have gathered in Moscow on the CSTO’s initiative to discuss the current situation in Eurasia and security issues in the area. Participants decided to form a permanent working group to coordinate activities to resist challenges and neutralize threats. A joint declaration was also adopted, reported the SCTO representation in RA. 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 | Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. 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). |