Putin: Russia is traditionally major trade partner for ArmeniaNovember 18, 2010 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia is traditionally a major trade and economic partner for Armenia, Russian Prime Minister said. “Even in the crisis year of 2009, the amount of Russian investments to Armenian economy reached $2,8 billion. Our enterprises effectively work at the Armenian market and we are thankful to the Armenian authorities for creating favorable conditions for the operation of Russian companies,” Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan. President Sargsyan said for his part that a large number of joint projects, specifically construction of a new power generating unit of the Metsamor NNP and expansion of railway communication, are being successfully implemented along with increasing volume of investments and bilateral trade, the presidential press office reported. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |