Medvedev: we appreciate Armenia's contribution to resolution of a disputable European caseJanuary 19, 2009 - 11:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia and Dmitry Medvedev of Russia met Saturday in Moscow upon completion of the Gas Crisis Summit, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net "You arrived in Moscow to help resolution of one of the most disputable cases. We appreciate your constructive contribution, as Russia's strategic partner," Mr. Medvedev said. The Presidents described the Armenian-Russian relations as promising and developing in line with the strategic partnership. In discussing energy cooperation, Mr. Sargsyan stressed the importance of lasting collaboration with Gazprom giant. "Armenia has three times increased gas consumption recently," he said. The Presidents voiced confidence that frequent mutual visits at the highest level allow resolving any problems immediately. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |