Russian, Cuban Presidents to meet in Moscow July 11, 2012 - 07:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Wednesday, July 11 meet with Raul Castro, the president of Cuba’s Council of State and Council of Ministers, during the latter’s visit to Russia, RIA Novosti reported citing the Kremlin’s press office. The two leaders’ talks will focus on economic and investment cooperation. They are also set to discuss efforts to boost and diversify trade, as well as key projects in energy, transport and telecommunications. “The meeting will continue a series of bilateral top level contacts and will be the third for both leaders,” the Kremlin said. “Earlier meetings were held in Havana in December 2000 and in Moscow in February 2009.”   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 |  Latest news Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
