  ARMENIA HAS $ 500 MLN LOSSES ANNUALLY BECAUSE OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH BORDER BLOCKADEJune 15, 2002 - 21:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey's blocking of the Armenian-Turkish border inflicts $ 500 mln losses on Armenia. That was stated at the meeting of the chair of the Armenian parliament Armern Khachatrian with the German Bundestag deputy Irmgard Schwaetzer. Regarding its foreign policy, Armenia is guided with the aim to have friendly relations with all the countries, especially with neighboring states, the speaker of the Armenian parliament noted. The parties stated the establishment of economic relations among the region countries and their equal involving in international economic programs would assist in settlement of the conflicts in the South Caucasus.  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 |  Latest news Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora  To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia.Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |
