  Kazakh leader calls for sooner formation of CSTO peacekeeping forces December 20, 2011 - 13:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Under the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), new tools for resolving core security issues should be designed, according to Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. “Measures should be taken to enable taking a timely decision in a critical situation,” Kazakh media quoted Nazarbayev as saying. Kazakh President stressed the need to accelerate formation of CSTO collective peacemaking forces with an aim to assist conflict settlement in various regions of the world under UN mandate. President Nazarbayev further underscored the need to intensify CSTO analytical activity regarding studying military-political situation, as well as strategic planning of its short-term and long-term development. “Determination of collective security tools should be in focus of the organization,” Nazarbayev stated.   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 Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year  German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
