FR Federation Council ratifies agreement on EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund creationJuly 18, 2009 - 17:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At Saturday sitting, FR Federation Council will ratify an agreement on creation of EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund and a Contract on funds managements of, RIA Novosti reported.EurAsEC member states, with participation of Armenia signed an agreement on creation of EurAsEC Anti-crisis Fund to overcome financial crisis consequences and integrate economy in CIS member states. The EurAsEC created a USD 10 billion fund to deal with the global financial crisis, USD 7,5 billion will be funded by Russia. The money would be allocated to member states facing grave social and economic problems as well as used for funding of intergovernmental investment programs. The Eurasian Economic Community includes Byelorussia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Russia. Moldavia, Ukraine and Armenia have observer status. 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 | IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |