Armenian, Belarusian NSC Secretaries discuss cooperationMarch 17, 2009 - 20:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - National Security Councils of Armenia and Belarus will develop cooperation. "Belarus stands for consistent development of partner relations with CIS and CSTO member states," Belarusian NSC Secretary Yuri Zhadobin said during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Artur Baghdasaryan. "We welcome all steps taken for strengthening of cooperation between all state structures," Zhadobin said. The two officials discussed joint measures to combat international terrorism, drug traffic, illegal migration and trafficking in people. They also referred to military and political cooperation within the Collective Security Treaty Organization, BELTA reports. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |