BELGIAN AND CANADIAN BUSINESSMEN READY TO INVEST MONEY IN NAGORNO KARABAKH ECONOMYMay 24, 2002 - 23:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The meeting of NKR Premier Anushavan Daniyelian with Belgian and Canadian businessmen, who are in Karabakh to get to know the situation in the republic and to discuss perspectives of investments in the economy developments has taken place in Stepanakert. In the course of the meeting with the country's government head, Belgian philanthropist John Malcolm (Hovannes Melkumbek) confirmed his readiness to start the financial program of house building. Investments in the hotel construction are also expected. The Belgian businessmen stated about their interest in the investments in the hotel business development. The Canadian businessmen of Armenian origin also expressed readiness to assist in the republic's economy development. The NKR Premier drew their attention to the spheres where the mutually beneficial partnership would be the most productive. 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. |