OSCE summit in Astana to host heads of 55 member statesSeptember 1, 2010 - 12:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - OSCE summit due December 1-2 in Astana will be hosting heads of 55 member states. As Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev stated at the opening of parliamentary session, the oncoming summit will impart a new stimulus to the development of the country, strengthening unity of the people of Kazakhstan. “I’m certain that the summit will be conducted on a high level and Kazakhstan will have a chance to demonstrate its hospitality, openness and responsibility to the whole world,” inform.kz cited the President as saying. Related links: 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. 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. |