  Ann Derse: U.S. to support Azerbaijan for WTOSeptember 19, 2007 - 19:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. will support Azerbaijan's bid to the World Trade Organization (WTO), U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Ann Derse said at a meeting with Minister of Economic Development Heydar Babayev. The parties discussed the Azerbaijan-U.S. economic ties and, specifically, Azerbaijan's joining the WTO.Mr Babayev said that Azerbaijan has fulfilled most of the obligations essential for joining the WTO. For her part, Ambassador Derse said, "To date, the U.S. government has allocated $3 million as a technical assistance to encourage Azerbaijan for joining the WTO. The United States will keep up the line," Novosti Azerbaijan reports.   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 |  Related sections Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
