  Businessmen from Kaliningrad interested in cooperation with Armenian fellowsJune 18, 2009 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Entrepreneurs from the Armenian Diaspora of Kaliningrad are interested in cooperation with fellows in Armenia, President of Kaliningrad's chamber of commerce Igor Tsarkov said during a business forum which opened in House of Moscow today on the sidelines of the exhibition of Kaliningrad's commodity producers."The Armenian Diaspora of Kaliningrad numbers 15 thousand people. They are serious and pragmatic," he said. "There is a lot of room for speculation to develop bilateral cultural and commercial exchange programs," Tsarkov said, adding that possibility of brandy production from Armenian stuff is being considered in his city. Kaliningrad regional delegation led by governor Georgi Boos arrived in Armenia on June 17. The visit aims at establishing trade-economic as well as humanitarian ties. Apart from authority representatives, delegation also includes sportsmen, musicians and dancers. On Friday, June 19, the delegation from the westernmost part of Russia will visit Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the memory of Armenian Genocide victims. Besides, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will receive the Supreme Patriarch of the province. On the same day, Slavonic University students will have meet with the governor of Kaliningrad region; then the happiest and most inventive students from Kaliningrad and Yerevan will split up into KVN teams to compete with each other.   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 Topic Latest 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. |
