Mexico says Nafta can be discussed, but not renegotiatedNovember 12, 2016 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Mexico is willing to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, the government says, according to BBC News. Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said Mexico would try to explain the "strategic importance" of the deal for the region to Trump, who has heavily criticised it. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said he was open to talks. Nafta came into effect between the three countries in 1994. Trump has called it the worst trade deal the U.S. has ever signed. His strong protectionist sentiments on the campaign trail helped to win support in areas that were formerly manufacturing centres. The Republican has pledged to bring back U.S. jobs lost to globalisation. Mexico and Canada fear losing access to the U.S. market, on which they heavily depend. The Mexican peso hit a record low following Donald Trump's unexpected election victory and fell again on Thursday, November 10 after recovering slightly. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |