  Boris Gryzlov: Russia-Armenia commodity turnover may reach $1 billion in 2008January 29, 2008 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian met Tuesday with Russian State Duma Chairman Boris Gryzlov. The President congratulated Mr Gryzlov on the victory in the December parliamentary elections.The top officials stressed the importance of the agreement signed by United Russia Party, the Republican Party of Armenia and Prosperous Armenia Party. They also referred to interparliamentary cooperation within international structures. President Kocharian noted that economic ties between the two states encourage bilateral cooperation and Russian investments in the Armenian economy. "According to experts, the commodity turnover between Armenia and Russia can reach $1 billion and will drive the relations to a new level," Mr Gryzlov said, the RA leader's press office said.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Henrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter  Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan.Armenia not going to war over Karabakh, says Pashinyan Armenia is not preparing to fight a war for Nagorno Karabakh, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview.Caring for nature, we have started with ourselves - Team Telecom Armenia Team Telecom Armenia summarized the work undertaken within the company in the direction of environmental protection.Residents of border Armenian villages continue protests Residents of several Armenian communities in Tavush province continued protests into April 22 morning. |
