  Turkey and China sign $ 1.05 billion worth contractsJanuary 10, 2010 - 17:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China and Turkey have signed some 38 contracts for a total of $ 1.05 billion upon closing the forum in Istanbul, aimed to economic cooperation between the two states, Turtsia.ru reported. Contracts are related to imports of minerals, marble and other products from Turkey to China, as well as joint projects to build power plants. Direct Chinese investments in the Turkish economy by late September 2009 reached USD 313 million, Turkish exports to China in 2008 totaled USD 1.98 billion since 2000. In 2008 trade between the countries rose from USD 1 billion to USD 12.6 billion   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 |  Related sections Latest 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.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.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. |
