Economic potential of Armenia and Ukraine underused in goods turnover between themOctober 4, 2005 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian PM Andranik Margaryan met with newly appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Armenia Aleksandr Bozhko, reported the Press service of the Armenian Government. Having congratulated the diplomat with appointment to the office for a second time, A. Margaryan said he hoped for the Ambassador to promote Armenian-Ukrainian relations further. Mr. Bozhko informed the Armenian PM on latest developments in the political and economic life of Ukraine. The situation in the region is stable at present, a new Government is formed, headed by an experienced PM, relations in the international arena are also being regulated, he emphasized. Having noted the importance of further strengthening of political and diplomatic relations between the two countries that have chosen the way of European integration, the interlocutors discussed the current state and prospects of development of bilateral trade and economic relations. They specifically highlighted cooperation within international organizations. The economic potential of Armenia and Ukraine is underused in goods turnover between the two countries, the interlocutors noted. The parties expressed confidence that the previous sessions of the Armenian-Ukrainian Inter-Governmental Commission for Trade and Economic Affairs, as well as a range of agreements signed between the parties would encourage bilateral economic relations. A. Margaryan and A. Bozhko agreed to speed up the holding of the Commission fourth session upon the appointment of its new Ukrainian co-chair to deal with accumulated matters more efficiently. 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 | Armenian, Iranian foreigh policy chief talk over the phone The Foreign Minister of Armenia once again expressed condolences to his counterpart on the death of the President of Iran. Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenian government besieged by protesters Protesters led by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan poured into Yerevan’s Republic Square to try to surround the seat of Armenia’s government. Armenia, Russia agree on repairing railway destroyed in floods Yerevan and Moscow have agreed to repair a flood-stricken railway in northern Armenia. |