Armenian-Syrian relations are an example for imitationJune 17, 2009 - 20:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Armenian-Syrian relations are an example for imitation and have a significant potential for further development," RA President Serzh Sargyan told a news conference in Yerevan. According to him, collaboration between the countries is successfully developing in a number of spheres, ranging from economy to humanitarian ones. "We're aware of great potential Armenian Community in Syria has. Yet, unfortunately, it's not too active in the economy investments issue. I hope the situation will soon improve," Sargsyan said. He also noted that an agreement on regular meetings between intergovernmental collaboration committees has been reached. "We agreed with Mr. Bashar Al-Asad that the committee will submit a work statement at the following meeting," SArgsyan said. In his turn, Bashar Al-Asad invited Serzh Sargyan to visit Syria whenever he finds it suitable. 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 | “Great success”: Pashinyan pleased with new border protocol Pashinyan has described the signing by Armenia and Azerbaijan of a protocol on delimitation in Tavush as “a great success”. Armenia, Azerbaijan sign protocol on demarcation coordinates Armenia’s government took on May 15 another step towards handing over four border areas to Azerbaijan. Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. |