Russia major investor and economic partner for ArmeniaFebruary 6, 2008 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is Armenia's major investor, RF Prime Minister Victor Zubkov told a news conference in Yerevan."The accumulated volume of Russian investments amounting in $1 billion strengthens our intention to develop cooperation. Joint programs are being successfully implemented. They cover new sectors, including atomic energy, diamond production and communications," he said. "Russia also maintains the status of Armenia's leading economic partner. The commodity turnover accretion made 60% and is approaching $1 billion," he added. For his part, Armenian Foreign Minister Serzh Sargsyan said that the potential of the Armenian-Russian relations is huge and the figure of $1 billion is a matter of near future, Novosti Armenia reports. 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 | 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. 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. |