RA Government to Approve ArmenTel's Purchase by VympelComNovember 6, 2006 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian government will approve the bargain sealed by Greek OTE and Russian VympelCom on the sale of 90% stocks of ArmenTel telecommunication company, Secretary of the Security Council at the RA President, Defense Minister, Co-chair of the Armenian-Russian Intergovernmental Economic Committee Serge Sargsyan said November 6. "We should get acquainted with the terms of the bargain and the price," he remarked. When commenting on the opinion that the number of companies conveyed to Russia is increasing Minister Sargsyan emphasized that the growth of Russian capital in the Armenian strategic strictures is not dangerous because Russia has never abused the economic instruments, reports IA Regnum. 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, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |