Lukashenko: Belarusian-Armenian relations reached advanced levelSeptember 13, 2011 - 11:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Belarus and Armenia have reached an advanced level in the development of trade and economic and political relations, said President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko as he met with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on September 12. “Belarus and Armenia are enjoying close economic cooperation,” BelTA quoted the Belarusian leader as saying. According to the RA MFA press office, during their meeting the two men discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation. “Top-level mutual visits, economic cooperation and close parliamentary ties help cement relations between Armenia and Belarus,” the ministerial statement said. Minister Nalbandian also met with his counterpart Sergey Martynov to discuss further steps for strengthening cooperation, specifically, implementation of decrees signed by Presidents of Armenia and Belarus. 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 | 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 Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan People demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation again blocked streets in Yerevan on May 15. |