Armenian and Estonian entrepreneurs are setting prioritiesJune 11, 2009 - 13:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 11, Armenian-Estonian business forum launched in Yerevan's Armenian Development Agency, within Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet's visit framework. Official opening ceremony was attended by Estonian FM, RA Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan and entrepreneurs from Armenia and Estonia. In his opening speech, RA Economy Minister Nerses Yertisyan emphasized the importance of studying Estonian experience in the sphere of reforms and modern technologies. In his turn, Urmas Paet briefed participants on current state of Estonian economy and stressed the importance of bilateral contacts between Armenian and Estonian entrepreneurs in the development of Armenian-Estonian relations. Within business forum framework Estonian entrepreneurs will be briefed about Armenia's investment fields, economic development directions, and potential spheres of Armenian-Estonian economic relations development. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. 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." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. 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. |