Cooperation with Russia contributes to regional peace, stability and developmentFebruary 6, 2008 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian met with Russian Prime Minister Victor Zubkov. Assessing highly the Armenian-Russian cooperation, Mr Torosian said, "Relations with Russia are very important. South Caucasus is a region experiencing political and economic problems. It's the region of conflicts. Time has proved that cooperation with Russia contributes to peace, stability and development of the region. Forthcoming presidential elections in both states will offer new opportunities for efficient cooperation." For his part, Mr Zubkov said he discussed commodity turnover, energy cooperation, railway communication and some other issues with the President and Prime Minister of Armenia. "I am impressed with Armenia's economic growth," he said stressing the importance of interparliamentary cooperation between Armenia and Russia, the RA NA press office reported. 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 | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |