THE DELEGATION OF ARMENIA HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE TOKYO SEMINAR ON INVESTMENTSJune 27, 2001 - 19:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - . The delegation of Armenia, headed by Foreign Minister Vardan Oskanian, has participated a seminar in Tokyo, dedicated to investments. Besides the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Industry and Trade Karen Chshmaritian and Director of the Armenian agency for development Vahagn Movsisian gave a talk at the seminar. Vardan Oskanian had a meeting with President of the Japanese Agency on International Cooperation K.Sayto, with whom he discussed the prospects of bilateral cooperation and also the projects of rendering aid of Japan to Armenia. During the meeting of V.Oskanian with deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan S.Sugiura the importance of intensifying bilateral relations and the necessity for cooperation within the framework of international organizations were stressed. 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 | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |