  Serzh Sargsyan invites President of Turkmenistan to visit Armenia  November 24, 2010 - 21:53 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan said that Armenia and Turkmenistan have good opportunities for cooperation in the fields of energy, transport, agriculture, textile industry, etc. The two countries will be able to boost cooperation in the trade and economic field, while the Armenian-Turkmen business forum opened in Ashgabat will contribute to it, the Armenian President told a joint press conference with his Turkmen counterpart Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. During the negotiations, the Presidents of Armenia and Turkmenistan stressed the important and effective role of the intergovernmental committee. Mr. Sargsyan attached importance to cooperation in the humanitarian field, referring to agreements in the fields of culture and education, which were signed after the meeting. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow noted for his part that the Armenian President’s visit may become a corner stone in boosting the bilateral relations. “We treat friendly Armenia and the Armenian people,” the Turkmen President said. He also expressed gratitude to Serzh Sargsyan for the invitation to pay an official visit to Armenia. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow said that Ashgabat is interested in boosting relations with Armenia in various fields. On November 24, an official dinner will be organized in honor of the Armenian President, the RA presidential press service reported.    Armenian-Turkmen relations Armenia and Turkmenistan established diplomatic relations in October 1992. The two countries have enjoyed friendly relations since then and in June 2008 the Presidents confirmed willingness to strengthen ties in all fields. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian paid an official visit to Turkmenistan in April 2009, when a protocol on cooperation between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs was signed. Armenia and Turkmenistan has so far concluded over 50 agreements. According to the Armenian National Statistical Service, the turnover between the two states totaled $17 312 900 in January-December 2009.  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 |  Latest news Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP  Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan.Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”.41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience.Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |
