ECONOMIC COOPERATION BETWEEN RUSSIAN SARATOV REGION AND ARMENIA MAKES PROGRESS, REGION GOVERNOR STATEDSeptember 28, 2002 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The economic cooperation between the Russian Saratov region and Armenia makes progress. Saratov region governor Dmitri Ayatskov stated that at the meeting with RA president Robert Kocharian. Ayatskov noted, the increase of the commodity turnover between Armenia and the region is evidence to that. Noting that about 30 thousand Armenians reside in Saratav region, Saratov governor especially noted the fact that none of them is unemployed. The governor informed that the Armenians are practically engaged in all the spheres in Saratov. Ayatskov noted, it is necessary to establish joint enterprises to enhance the cooperation. It should be also noted, in the course of Ayatskov's visit to Yerevan, the possibility of the supplies of Yak-42 airplanes, refrigerating plants, gas and energy-efficient equipment, digital automatic telephone systems, construction material, food staff to Armenia will be considered. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |