CIS, CSTO to sign cooperation agreementFebruary 27, 2009 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The CIS Executive Committee and CSTO Secretariat are planning to sign a cooperation agreement to avoid duplication of activities."Both CIS and CSTO charters fixed strengthening of peace, regional and international security as objectives. In this format, both structures can find a common ground for interaction," said Toksatyn Buzubayev, deputy chairman of the CIS Executive Committee. The cooperation will include consultations, exchange of documentation and work plans and development of proposals and recommendations, according to him. "Ukraine, Moldova and Azerbaijan's position is not known yet. However, these countries are likely to have a different opinion on the issue," Buzubayev said, reported the press office of the CIS Executive Committee. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |