  Sergei Mironov pleased with development of Russia-Armenia relationsJune 24, 2008 - 15:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently in Moscow on a formal visit, Armenia's President Serzh Sargsyan met with Chairman of the Russian Federation Council Sergei Mironov to discuss bilateral relations.The parties noted the positive dynamics in political, economic and humanitarian cooperation and strengthening of interparliamentary dialog, says the information posted on the Federation Council's website. Voicing contentment with the development of relations between the two states, Mr. Mironov said the Federation Council pays special attention to cooperation within the CIS IPA. For his part, President Sargsyan emphasized that commodity turnover between Armenia and Russia increased by 67 per cent against the last year's index and totaled $700 million. "The figure will reach $1.5 billion next year," he said, Novosti Armenia reports. In completion of the meeting, the Armenian President invited Mr. Mironov to Armenia   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 About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation  About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty.Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |
