GSP+ to facilitate Armenia-Germany economic cooperationFebruary 9, 2009 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the 45th Munich Security Conference to discuss bilateral relations.The leaders appreciated the current level of the Armenian-German relations and the $350-million bilateral trade. The Armenian President voiced assurance that granting Armenia GSP+ will facilitate Armenia-Germany economic cooperation. On Chancellor Merkel's request, President Sargsyan briefed on the current stage of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement process. The heads of states also referred to formation of the CSTO rapid reaction force, the RA leader's press office 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 | SBP instant transfers now available from 190 Russian banks to Armenia To receive money from Russian banks, easywallet users need to go to their easywallet accounts. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |