Armenia and UAE seek to strengthen bilateral relationsJune 22, 2009 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) seek to deepen and strengthen bilateral relations, RA foreign minister Edward Nalbandian told a joint news conference with UAE foreign minister Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan on June 21 in Yerevan. "Relationships between our countries are intensely developing in trade and economic spheres. During our talks we expressed our wish to bring those relations to new development phase," RA foreign minister said. In his turn UAE foreign minister reminded about great potential of trade and economic ties with Armenia. "We are happy that Armenian government supports foreign investments in the country, but steps should be undertaken to attract more investments, "Abdulla bin Zayed Al Nahyan 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 | 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. |