Armenian President: Armenia and Kazakhstan are CSTO alliesDecember 21, 2009 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Kazakhstan are allies in the frameworks of Collective Security Treaty Organization, and that explains everything, according to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. Alliance presupposing mutual obligations in case of unilateral threats is the highest level of interstate cooperation in international practice, he told Kazinform in an interview. "We dynamically develop cooperation by way of creating rapid reaction forces, developing legal-contractual bases and conducting large-scale joint trainings," Serzh Sargsyan said.At that, he noted that countries do not make full use of their economic development potential. "In the long run, we should encourage contacts between our business communities, creating favorable conditions for mutual cooperation," Armenia's top leader stressed. 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 | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |