Armenian-Russian relations face bright futureMarch 7, 2008 - 16:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Russian relations have bright past, bright present and bright future, Armenia's Prime Minister and President-elect Serzh Sargsyan told Rossiyskaya Gazeta."I am glad to see that the commodity turnover between our states has increased several times. Russia is one of Armenia's major investors. Well-known Russian companies are engaged in various sectors of our economy. Our political relations are also on a high level," he said. "The Armenian-Russian strategic partnership meets interests of both Yerevan and Moscow. There is also potential for cooperation in educational and cultural fields," he said. 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. |