  SITTING OF COUNCIL OF CIS SECURITY BODIES AND SPECIAL SERVICES HEADS OPENING IN MINSKOctober 7, 2004 - 20:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 17-th sitting of the Council of the heads of the CIS security bodies and special services is opening in Minsk today. As reported by the Russian Federal Security Service press office, the sitting participants are to discuss measures for localization of threats, which originate from extremist organizations, and activation of exchange of information on foundations and NGOs suspected of financing terrorists. In the course of the 2-day meeting, the delegations are also to consider the new program of joint activities for 2005-2007 drown up by the Anti-Terrorism Center.  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 |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
