Russian PM to visit Brazil, Cuba during tour of Latin AmericaFebruary 19, 2013 - 10:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev will depart Tuesday, February 19 on a short Latin American tour, which includes visits to Brazil and Cuba, RIA Novosti said. During his visit to Brazil on February 20-21, Medvedev will hold talks with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and co-chair with Vice-President Michel Temer the fifth meeting of the Russian-Brazilian high-level bilateral committee on cooperation. A source in the Russian delegation told RIA Novosti on Monday that Russia and Brazil are expected to sign several intergovernmental agreements and up to five contracts in such areas as metallurgy, medicine and hi-tech industry. Russia is also hoping to participate in a tender for the construction of four nuclear power plants in Brazil until 2030 and expand military-technical cooperation with the Latin American country, the source said. On February 21, Medvedev will arrive in Cuba for a two-day working visit and hold talks with Chairman of the Cuban State Council and the Council of Ministers Raul Castro. He may also meet with Fidel Castro if the medical condition of the leader of Cuban Revolution permits. The agenda of Medvedev’s visit also includes the signing of seven intergovernmental documents, including an agreement on cooperation in space research and a memorandum on mutual understanding between the Russian state corporation Rosatom and the Cuban national nuclear safety center on cooperation in nuclear medicine. The Russian-Cuban talks will most likely focus on the growth and diversification of the bilateral trade, which totaled a mere $194.9 million for 11 months of 2012. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |