Russia, Japan agree to boost cooperationJanuary 28, 2012 - 12:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Foreign Ministers of Japan and Russia agreed Saturday, Jan 28, to strengthen economic and security cooperation but made no progress on resolving a long-standing territorial dispute over the Kuril islands off northeastern Japan. Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the two countries needed to address the territorial row in a calm manner. "Resolving this problem and concluding a peace treaty is more necessary than ever," Gemba said. "But unfortunately ... our positions are different. We hope to resolve this through dialogue." Lavrov said tackling the matter would have to wait until a new leader is chosen in Russia's presidential election on March 4. The two men met for two hours in Tokyo for what Gemba described as "fruitful" discussions, The Associated Press reported. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |