Russia, Argentina sign deals on economic, energy cooperationApril 24, 2015 - 11:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and Argentina have signed a series of framework agreements on economic and energy cooperation following talks in Moscow, BBC News reports. Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and Russian leader Vladimir Putin hailed their co-operation as a "comprehensive strategic partnership". The agreements include Russian investment in a hydroelectric plant and a nuclear power plant in Argentina. There was also a memorandum of cooperation on defense. Argentina is looking for foreign investment as its battles U.S. hedge funds thwarting its effort to restructure defaulted debt. Among the framework agreements was a Russian pledge to finance a hydroelectric power plant on Argentina's Neuquen River. Russia's Rosatom nuclear corporation also agreed to build a new reactor at Argentina's Atucha 3 nuclear power plant. Rosatom chief Sergei Kiriyenko said he hoped the final deal would be signed by the end of the year. Putin said the project would bring "the latest Russian technology" to Argentina. He also said the two countries had agreed to expand co-operation between their defense agencies. He added that Russia "supports Argentina" in its attempts to have direct talks with the UK over the disputed Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas. Photo: Reuters Related links: 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |