Moscow: Azerbaijan-EAEU dialogue would boost mutual tradeDecember 15, 2021 - 18:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The development of a dialogue between Azerbaijan and the Eurasian Economic Union – of which Armenia is a member – would "contribute to the intensification of mutual trade", Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told reporters on Wednesday, December 15. Zakharova made the remarks during a weekly briefing, when asked about the proposal of the first President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, to grant Azerbaijan observer status in the EAEU. “The initiative of Nursultan Nazarbayev, which is in fact within the ideology of Eurasian integration, deserves attention, of course. As you know, the Eurasian Economic Union is open to states that are interested in closer integration, in closer interaction. First of all, we mean the CIS countries that maintain closer ties with the EU member states," she said. “Despite the difficult period with the pandemic, most macroeconomic indicators are characterized by positive dynamics. Therefore, the development of a dialogue between Azerbaijan and the EAEU in any format would contribute to the intensification of mutual trade and the unblocking of transport arteries in the region, as well as the implementation of large-scale regional infrastructure projects." Under the EAEU regulations, Armenia should give consent for Azerbaijan to be able to join the union. Photo. TASS 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |