  Cooperation between CIS countries strengthens, Russian PM says  November 19, 2010 - 14:36 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - On November 19, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin kicked off the regular meeting of the council of the heads of government of CIS member countries. “The cooperation between CIS member states is strengthening. The turnover is increasing, as an evidence of recovery from crisis,” Putin said in his opening remarks. As a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent reports from the scene, the main task, according to Putin is to maintain the growth pace and continue discussion of the urgent issues. The heads of government are scheduled to consider 22 draft documents aimed at further development of cooperation.   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 The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.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. |
