SPEAKING OF ARMENIA ACCESSION TO EURASEC PREMATURE, ARMENIAN DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRADE SUPPOSESMay 2, 2003 - 23:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Participation in the Eurasian Economic Cooperation (EurAsEC) processes as observer is the most optimal option for Armenia today. Deputy minister of trade and economic development of Armenia Tigran Davtian told journalists. "As an observer we can be aware of all processes taking place in the EurAsEC and follow the degree of efficiency of the operation of internal mechanisms of the organization," - he said. Besides, in the deputy minister's words, Armenia at the same time has to take into account its commitments due to the membership in the World Trade Organization. "I suppose only after the EurAsEC is settled as an actually functioning structure, and 4 or 5 of its members complete integration into the WTO, the issue of Armenia's accession to the Community can be discussed," - he said. Let us remind Armenia was granted observer status under the EurAsEC April 27. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia named European U18 chess vice-champion The U18 chess team of Armenia won the title of vice-champion of the European Team Championship. Iran says change in presidency won’t affect ties with Armenia Ambassador Mehdi Sobhani made the remarks when speaking to reporters at the Iranian Embassy. Congress draft bill condemns Azerbaijan for Karabakh ethnic cleansing The bill condemns Azerbaijan for perpetrating ethnic cleansing against the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh. MEPs issue statement to defend Armenia-France military cooperation The deputies emphasized that having an army armed with combat and modern military equipment is the sovereign right of any country. |