Sergei Mironov pleased with development of Russia-Armenia relationsJune 24, 2008 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Moscow on a formal visit, Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan met with Chairman of the Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov to discuss bilateral relations.The parties noted the positive dynamics in political, economic and humanitarian cooperation and strengthening of interparliamentary dialog, says the information posted on the Federation Council's website. Voicing contentment with the development of relations between the two states, Mr. Mironov said the Federation Council pays special attention to cooperation within the CIS IPA. For his part, President Sargsyan emphasized that commodity turnover between Armenia and Russia increased by 67 per cent against the last year's index and totaled $700 million. "The figure will reach $1.5 billion next year," he said, Novosti Armenia reports. In completion of the meeting, the Armenian President invited Mr. Mironov to Armenia 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 | Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. |