  RF Federation Council ratifies agreement on personnel training for CSTO member countriesMarch 28, 2008 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 27, the RF Federation Council ratified an agreement on personnel training for CSTO member countries. The agreement was signed by leaders of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan. The document regulates the order selection, formation and training of personnel, education process and expenses. First deputy chair of the CIS affairs committee Vladimir Lityushkin said 1,157 billion rubles will be allocated for the purpose, RIA Novosti 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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.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. |
