U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce focuses on promoting tradeSeptember 27, 2011 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 19th iteration of the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce (USATF) took place on September 26, 2011. The U.S. Department of State welcomed the Minister of Finance of Armenia, Vache Gabrielian, and his delegation. Several U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and U.S. Agency for International Development, participated in the meeting, State Department said in a press release. Established in 1999, the USATF meets annually to discuss ways to deepen economic ties, further trade and investment between Armenia and the United States, and advance market reforms in Armenia, as well as to discuss opportunities for U.S. assistance to contribute to Armenia’s long-term economic development. The task force is an open forum to discuss issues of concern and interest to both countries. This year’s meeting in Washington, D.C., co-chaired by Coordinator for Assistance to Europe and Eurasia Daniel N. Rosenblum and Armenian Minister of Finance Gabrielian, focused on promoting trade and investment and enhancing the business climate in Armenia. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |