Serzh Sargsyan: Politics and economy should strive for balanceJune 18, 2009 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Yerevan hosted the opening of Armenian-Syrian Business Forum, attended by RA and Syrian Presidents, Serzh Sargsyan and Bashar Al-Asad."Politics and economy should strive for balance in bilateral relations between Armenia and Syria. To achieve this goal, intensification of economic relations between the states and political will is necessary," RA President noted. He also expressed his regret that economic relations between the countries are not at the same level friendly relations are. "RA and Syrian governments should form a contractual and legal field. An agreement on support of investments has already been signed, which is another step towards trade and economic relations' development," Serzh Sargsyan said. RA President called on Armenian Community in Syria to use their business connections for the development of trade and economic relations between the countries and emphasized that every single project will be supported by both countries' presidents. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |