ARMENIAN TO ENTER "WORK COUNCIL" UNDER EURASECJuly 4, 2003 - 19:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia was suggested to enter the "Work Council" Association under the Eurasian Economic Community (EurAsEC). This issue has been discussed by EurAsEC Secretary General Grigori Rapota, who is in Yerevan at present, and Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Markarian. As the Prime Minister noted, the Armenian government is ready to continue cooperation within the frames of the EurAsEC. Taking into consideration Armenian membership in the World Trade Organization, the Prime Minister said that cooperation with the EurAsEC could develop within the limits of the major priorities of the state economic policy. Belarus, Russia, Kirghizia, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan serve on the EurAsEC. Armenia, Moldavia and Ukraine have the status of the observer in this organization. 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. |