Tigran Sargsyan and Syrian MFA discussed Armenian-Syrian collaborationJune 2, 2009 - 19:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 2 RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Valem Muallem. Tigran Sargsyan spoke of cultural - historical community and century -long friendship as a firm foundation for warm relations between Armenian and Syrian people. The parties emphasized the importance of contacts' intensification between trade and economic chambers of Armenia and Syria, development of trade and economic relations, implementation of joint regional programs, experience exchange in banking sphere, investments promotion and conducting of business forums. In his turn,. Syrian MFA stressed the importance of the oncoming visit of Syrian President Bashar Assad to Armenia, spoke of the possibilities of collaboration in different spheres. Walid Muallem passed the invitation of Syrian Prime Minister to Tigran Sargsyan, RA Press Service reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |