Yuri Luzhkov: development of trade relations with Armenia significantSeptember 26, 2007 - 19:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "I am on the whole content with relations with the Republic of Armenia and its capital, Yerevan. However, I see the potential for developing trade relations," the Mayor of Moscow, Yuri Luzhkov said Wednesday at a meeting with RA Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan and his delegation which included the Ministers of Defense, Trade and Economic Development, Transport and Communications, Energy."We are content with our relations in cultural and educational fields. But development of trade relations brings less satisfaction. It's an omission that should be corrected," Luzhkov stressed. He also said the Yerevan Plaza entertainment multiplex that opened in Moscow lately should be replenished with Armenian goods, RIA Novosti reports. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. Armenia officially recognises Palestine's statehood Armenia has officially recognised Palestine as a state, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Blinken urges Aliyev to conclude peace deal with Armenia “without delay” Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Thursday, June 20. Joe Manganiello visits Armenian Genocide memorial Hollywood star Joe Manganiello has visited the Armenian Genocide memorial in Yerevan, according to the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. |