  GUAM Presidents to miss regular CIS summitOctober 8, 2008 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Ilham Aliyev, Mikheil Saakashvili and Viktor Yushchenko will miss the regular CIS summit due in Bishkek on October 10.The Azerbaijani President is occupied with the election campaign; Georgia has dropped out of the CIS; Yushchenko can't settle domestic affairs, Bakililar.AZ reports. The summit will focus on economic problems, ways to overcome financial crisis and developments in the Georgia-South Ossetian conflict zone. Azerbaijan will be represented by a delegation led by Prime Minister Arthur Rasizade.   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. |
