FR Federation Council ratifies agreement on EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund creationJuly 18, 2009 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At Saturday sitting, FR Federation Council will ratify an agreement on creation of EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund and a Contract on funds managements of, RIA Novosti reported.EurAsEC member states, with participation of Armenia signed an agreement on creation of EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund to overcome financial crisis consequences and integrate economy in CIS member states. The EurAsEC created a USD 10 billion fund to deal with the global financial crisis, USD 7,5 billion will be funded by Russia. The money would be allocated to member states facing grave social and economic problems as well as used for funding of intergovernmental investment programs. The Eurasian Economic Community includes Byelorussia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia. Moldavia, Ukraine and Armenia have observer status. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |