CIS Leaders to Discuss Some 30 Issues in MinskNovember 28, 2006 - 15:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Summit of CIS leaders has opened at the National Library of Belarus in Minsk. Presidents of Belarus, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine take part in the summit. The Turkmen delegation is led by Deputy Chair of the Cabinet. The state leaders will start conversation in a narrow circle, then the talks will continue in wider composition. Some 30 issues are on the agenda of the summit. The basic ones out of these are prospects of development of CIS and enhancement of its efficiency, humanitarian cooperation of CIS member states, activation of fighting illegal migration. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |