Problem of Violence Towards Armenians in Russia at the Center of Attention of RA MFAJanuary 9, 2007 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia continues to remain one of the biggest trade-economic partners of Armenia. As says the annual report on Armenian foreign activities in 2006, during January-November of 2006 the capacity of commodity circulation between the two countries reached to $379.9 million against $300 million in 2005. One of the biggest programs of economic cooperation is the modernization of 'Armenal' factory. During 2006 between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia were held a number of discussion in agenda of which were included issues of Armenian-Russian bilateral relations and cooperation in the framework of international organizations. In 2006 also activated the direct ties between different regions of Armenia and Russia. A substantial development underwent scientific, educational, technical, cultural and sport spheres. The Armenian Diaspora of Russia had a great contribution to the development of bilateral relations. The report also underlines that the year of 2006 was overshadowed by murders of Armenian in Russia on ethnic grounds. During Armenian-Russian high level meetings the Armenian side has repeatedly stressed the necessity not to allow demonstration of national intolerance. The given problem continues to remain at the center of attention of the Armenian Foreign Ministry and the diplomatic representatives in Russia. 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 | About 173 million drams and more than 30 beneficiary funds. "The Power of One Dram" is 4 years old In June 2020, the exclusive joint corporate social responsibility initiative of Idram and IDBank "The Power of One Dram" was launched. CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. |