Armenia, Russia look to expand trade and economic tiesOctober 28, 2016 - 11:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan on Thursday, October 27 met with his Russian colleague Dmitry Medvedev in Minsk to discuss the deepening of bilateral trade and economic relations. An Armenian delegation led by Karapetyan is currently in Belarus on a working visit. Hailing the strategic-allied relations between the two countries, Karapetyan and Medvedev stressed the importance of deepening trade and economic ties in view of Armenia and Russia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. The premiers on Thursday participated in the session of the Eurasian intergovernmental council in the Belarusian capital. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. 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. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |