Russia invested over $300 million in Armenian economy in 2008January 21, 2009 - 20:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The allied relations between Armenia and Russia developed in all directions in 2008. The official visit of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan was followed by a return visit of his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev in October, says the annual report issued by the RA Foreign Ministry.Russian investments in the Armenian economy exceeded $300 million. The Armenian-Russian cooperation in education and culture sectors was also developing dynamically. 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 | Armenia border residents dissatisfied with delimitation Residents Kirants are dissatisfied with the results of the delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. 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 |