Hovik Abrahamyan: Armenian-Russian trade and economic ties need to be developedMay 20, 2010 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 20, Speaker of the Armenian parliament Hovik Abrahamyan met with Alexey Chernyshev, the Governor of Orenburg Region, Russia. Abrahamyan expressed hope that the Governor’s visit will serve as an impetus for the development of ties, noting that the Armenian-Russian relations are among priorities of the Armenian foreign policy. Around 70 regions of Russia have direct economic ties with Armenia, said Abrahamyan, adding that it is important to expand the trade and economic ties. In his turn, Alexey Chernyshev briefed on economic situation of the region, noting that there are great opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation, the RA NA press service reported. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |