Agreement on CSTO member states' special services training enters into forceDecember 2, 2009 - 20:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The agreement on professional training for the law-enforcement, fire-prevention, rescue bodies and special services of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) member states entered into force. The agreement was signed in Moscow on September 5, 2008 with a view of forming and developing a comprehensive system for personnel training in these areas within the CSTO framework. The agreement provides for fee training of personnel at the expense of the customer country on preferential and general terms using quotas set by the host country. Financial support and other kinds of support during the training are provided in line with contracts. The agreement determines procedures for personnel training, selection of candidates, and provision of study guides as aid for developing national educational institutions. The sides are mutually obliged to recognize the equality of education certificates and academic degree certificates issued by the host country. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. |