First Armenian-Chinese business forum to be held in Beijing in JuneApril 30, 2008 - 19:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On April 25, Armenia's Ambassador to China Vahagn Movsisyan met with head of the European Affairs Department at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, co-chair of the Armenian-Chinese intergovernmental commission Sui Tunkaya, the RA MFA press office reported.Noting the potential of bilateral relations, the officials discussed the first-ever Armenian-Chinese business forum to be held in Beijing in June with participation of over 20 major Armenian companies. They also referred to cooperation in energy, construction and heavy engineering industry. The commodity turnover between Armenia and China is reported to have increased by 15%. 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. |