Armenian, Russian leaders to discuss development of trade, economy and investment cooperationFebruary 24, 2011 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Russian Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Dmitry Medvedev will meet in St. Petersburg to discuss development of trade, economy and investment cooperation. Cooperation in construction of a new power unit of Armenian nuclear power plant, interaction in the framework of CIS, CSTO, EurAsEc as well as issues on provision of stability in Caucasus will be on February 25 meeting agenda, RIA Novosti reported citing Kremlin press service. 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 | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |