Armenian, Russia police to join efforts in criminal investigationJune 8, 2011 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During Astrakhan-hosted meeting, Russian and Armenian police officers will focus on efficient efforts to search for criminals and improve information exchange. The Russian delegation is be led by Interior Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev; Armenian delegation is headed by Police Chief Alik Sargsyan. “Russia and Armenia have been fruitfully cooperating in this area for a long time. The two countries’ law enforcers annually detain hundreds of criminals under requests for mutual assistance,” the press service of the Russian Interior Ministry told Itar-Tass. “They had also established exchange of intelligence information; to systemize the information exchange different databanks are being created. The CIS Interstate Data Bank acquires special importance and Interpol channels are engaged as well,” the source said. Moreover, the meeting will also discuss joint counteraction to drug trafficking, transborder crimes and stronger cooperation among investigative committees. The two countries’ police departments also closely cooperate in personnel training and retraining. At present, 13 Armenian policemen are undergoing training at Russia’s Interior Ministry, Itar-Tass 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |