EEU may cut customs duties on Iranian agricultural productsDecember 23, 2015 - 18:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) could discuss a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reduce customs duties on agricultural products from Iran, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov said Wednesday, December 23, Sputnik International reports. According to Shuvalov, Putin proposed on December 21 to his partners from the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to decrease customs duties on agricultural goods imported from Iran. "That's why this [issue] will be thoroughly worked out in the framework of the Eurasian [Economic] Commission, in January. We hope that our colleagues from the council [of the EEC] will consider the issue soon," Shuvalov said during a meeting with Iranian top officials. 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 | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |