Viktor Ivanov: drug transit though Azerbaijan destabilizes situation in South Caucasus republicsDecember 23, 2010 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Drug transit though the territories of Iran, Azerbaijan and other Caspian states destabilizes the situation in South Caucasus republics, further triggering terrorist activities, according to the head of the Federal Drug Control Service (FDCS) Viktor Ivanov. As he stated, increase in crime rate and activation of terrorism are linked to inflow of Afghan heroin and hashish to Caucus through Caspian countries. The head of FDCS urged for registration of foreign citizens crossing the border of Russia to prevent the inflow of drugs, Interfax reported. 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. |