Armenian, Russian leaders to discuss development of trade, economy and investment cooperationFebruary 24, 2011 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian and Russian Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Dmitry Medvedev will meet in St. Petersburg to discuss development of trade, economy and investment cooperation. Cooperation in construction of a new power unit of Armenian nuclear power plant, interaction in the framework of CIS, CSTO, EurAsEc as well as issues on provision of stability in Caucasus will be on February 25 meeting agenda, RIA Novosti reported citing Kremlin press service. 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 | Armenia to participate in key EU meeting for the first time ever National Assembly speaker Alen Simonyan has said that Armenia will for the first time participate in the Conference. U.S. reacts to Russia’s criticism of upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting Matthew Miller has weighed in on Russia’s criticism of an upcoming Armenia-EU-U.S. meeting. Lavrov sees ‘collapse’ of Russia’s ties with Armenia Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has underscored heightened tensions between Russia and Armenia. Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. |