CIS Heads of Government hold meeting in AstanaMay 22, 2009 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Heads of Government of the Commonwealth of Independent States are meeting in Astana today, May 22, to discuss CIS economic strategy, reported the press office of the CIS executive committee.Consideration of 18 draft documents is on agenda. The heads of government are also expected to focus on action plans, humanitarian cooperation and other issues. The Armenian delegation led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan includes head of government machinery David Sargsyan, Culture Minister Hasmik Poghosyan, Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan and other high ranking officials. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |