Putin: CSTO member states can buy Russian armament at inner priceOctober 8, 2007 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization will purchase Russian armament at our country's inner prices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in Dushanbe October 6. This agreement crowned the CSTO summit, he said. In all, leaders of the CSTO member states signed over 20 documents. "Adoption of normative documents on peacekeeping forces will be a good basis for formation of CSTO peacekeeping contingent. We have formed collective quick response forces for combating terrorism and drug traffic," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters upon completion of the summit. "Now, the anti-terror component will be supplemented by a normative basis for formation of peacekeeping forces," Mr Lavrov said adding that the CSTO peacekeeping forces will not be sent for resolving conflicts between Georgia, Abkhazia and South Ossetia, IA Regnum reports. 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. |