RUSSIAN PRESIDENT SATISFIED DEVELOPMENT RATE OF COOPERATION WITH ARMENIADecember 1, 2003 - 18:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Trade-economic circulation between Armenia and Russia increased 84% during 9 months of the current year, as reported by Russian sources, Russia's President Vladimir Putin stated in Saint Petersburg last Saturday at the meeting with his Armenian associate Robert Kocharian. Though the figure being impressive, the trade range is rather small yet, he noted. "The program on debt obligations is working well enough", V. Putin said. In his words, Russia began "entering" the Armenian enterprises. At the same time, he said, there are certain technical problems to be discussed not to lose the rate of the program realization. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |