EU, Russia agree on roadmap for energy cooperation till 2050March 23, 2013 - 12:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia agreed with European Union on Friday, March 22, on a roadmap for energy cooperation till 2050 after a meeting between Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso, RIA Novosti reported. The deal was signed by European Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak. The parties also agreed on the coordination of emergency situations response and consumers rights. Medvedev said he “had never imagined our relations with Europe and with China reaching such a high level.” “There is a certain symbolism in the fact that we start working with our European colleagues and then our government [members] leave for a Russia-China meeting,” Medvedev said. Barroso said that the EU was “not jealous” about close cooperation between Russia and China. “We believe the development of Russian-Chinese relations is, in principle, in the EU's interests,” he said. “In the 21st century, we all depend on each other.” 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |