Armenia, Syria geographically favorable for oil and gas transitJune 18, 2009 - 15:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians in Syria are full-fledged citizens of the country, Syrian President said. "We should use this potential for development of relations between our states," Bashar Al-Assad said opening Armenian-Syrian business forum in Yerevan today. He said relevant legal basis should be formed and long-term projects implemented to further economic cooperation. "In a meeting with the Armenian President, we also referred to the Armenian-Turkish relations, normalization of which will be favorable for the entire region. Besides, construction of Armenia-Iran railroad will offer an outlet to the Persian Gulf and help development of relations with Arab world," Mr. Al-Assad said. Armenia and Syria are geographically favorable for oil and gas transit, so all regional conflicts should be resolved peacefully to secure entrepreneurship between the countries," he said. The Syrian President also said that possibilities to simplify visa system for businessmen and tourists were discussed. 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." 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. Armenian army holding strategic command, staff drills Live firing will be carried out using automatic control systems and modern equipment. |