Medvedev: we appreciate Armenia's contribution to resolution of a disputable European caseJanuary 19, 2009 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia and Dmitry Medvedev of Russia met Saturday in Moscow upon completion of the Gas Crisis Summit, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net "You arrived in Moscow to help resolution of one of the most disputable cases. We appreciate your constructive contribution, as Russia's strategic partner," Mr. Medvedev said. The Presidents described the Armenian-Russian relations as promising and developing in line with the strategic partnership. In discussing energy cooperation, Mr. Sargsyan stressed the importance of lasting collaboration with Gazprom giant. "Armenia has three times increased gas consumption recently," he said. The Presidents voiced confidence that frequent mutual visits at the highest level allow resolving any problems immediately. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. 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. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. 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. |