  Cossacks of Azerbaijan to form regiment as part of Defense MinistryMay 23, 2011 - 14:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian information and cultural center in Baku hosted a conference of Cossacks of Azerbaijan. The organization has 1,500 members. Cossack General Victor Mereshkin delivered a report at the conference. According to him, Cossacks of Azerbaijan support the country’s President, Ilham Aliyev. On behalf of Cossacks, Mereshkin expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani President for the permission to erect a monument to Cossack soldiers. He said that they will apply to the Azerbaijani President with a request on formation of Cossack regiment as part of the Defense Ministry. During the event, Mereshkin was reelected as Ataman of the Union of Cossacks of Azerbaijan.   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 Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
