Armenian and Estonian entrepreneurs are setting prioritiesJune 11, 2009 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 11, Armenian-Estonian business forum launched in Yerevan's Armenian Development Agency, within Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet's visit framework. Official opening ceremony was attended by Estonian FM, RA Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan and entrepreneurs from Armenia and Estonia. In his opening speech, RA Economy Minister Nerses Yertisyan emphasized the importance of studying Estonian experience in the sphere of reforms and modern technologies. In his turn, Urmas Paet briefed participants on current state of Estonian economy and stressed the importance of bilateral contacts between Armenian and Estonian entrepreneurs in the development of Armenian-Estonian relations. Within business forum framework Estonian entrepreneurs will be briefed about Armenia's investment fields, economic development directions, and potential spheres of Armenian-Estonian economic relations development. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |