Top Armenian, Dutch diplomats talk bilateral ties in MunichFebruary 16, 2019 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, who is in Munich on a working visit, met his Dutch counterpart Stephen Blok on Friday, February 15. The diplomats discussed a number of issues concerning the relations of two countries both in the bilateral and multilateral formats, and outlined the joint steps towards more effective use of the potential in various spheres and towards enhancement of the scope of existing cooperation. With regards to the deepening of bilateral trade-economic ties, the Foreign Ministers pointed out the prospective fields of information technology, agriculture, as well as healthcare. Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan presented Armenia's achievements in the fields of high technology, innovation and creative education, as well as the World Congress on Information Technologies to be held in Armenia in October, emphasising the importance of participation of the Dutch companies in the latter. Touching upon the relations with the European Union, Zohrab Mnatsakanyan reaffirmed the commitment of the Armenian government to effectively implement the Armenia-EU Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, noting that effective implementation of the Agreement opens a wide spectrum of cooperation in both bilateral and multilateral formats. During the meeting the sides also touched upon a number of regional and international urgent issues. 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 | 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. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |