  CSTO and International Organization for Migration to enlarge cooperationFebruary 16, 2009 - 18:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nikolai Bordyuzha, Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization met with Mr. Enrico Ponziani, head of IOM Moscow Mission, on Feb. 16 to discuss cooperation in counteracting illegal migration and trafficking in people. Nikolai Bordyuzha briefed Enrico Ponziani on the measures taken for the purpose. For his part, Mr. Ponziani said IOM is ready to assist conduction of comparative legal analysis of CSTO legislative norms. The participants also noted the positive results of implementation of the international protocol on cooperation between the CSTO secretariat and the administration of the International Organization for Migration signed on July 26, 2006, the CSTO Yerevan Office 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 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).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
