Yerevan, Minsk to develop economic cooperationNovember 27, 2008 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first meeting of the Armenian-Belarusian intergovernmental commission will be held in early 2009, RA Foreign Minister said during a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart. "We will consider the ways to intensify contacts between the ministries of both states," Edward Nalbandian said, adding that the Armenian parliamentary delegation led by the speaker will visit Belarus next year. For his part, Mr. Martynov said Armenia and Belarus have close economic relations which should be developed. The commodity turnover has increased 8 times since 2001 but it's not enough, according to him. The Belarusian Minister also informed that Days of Belarusian Culture and Cinema will be held in Armenia next year, BELTA news agency reports. 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 | Aliyev: No peace treaty unless Armenia changes constitution Azerbaijan will not sign a peace treaty with Armenia unless the latter changes its constitution, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. |