Russia, Turkey to set up a cooperation councilJanuary 13, 2010 - 11:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkey and Russia agreed to set up a cooperation council."We are hopeful that 2010 will be a year of economic growth," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a meeting with Turkish entrepreneurs in Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow. "Economic indexes are positive for development of trade between Turkey and Russia. The governments of both countries take all essential measures," he said, adding that the first session of the council will be held during the year. "The council will bring about a new era in Turkish-Russian relations," the Turkish PM said, TRT-Russian reported. 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 | Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. |