Yerevan and Beijing ready to boost relationsMay 2, 2010 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his visit to China, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao on May 2. The Armenian President expressed gratitude for the invitation to take part in Shanghai Expo 2010 and congratulated Hu Jintao on the successful opening of the exhibition. Serzh Sargsyan said that the development of relations with China is among priorities of Armenia's foreign policy, the press service of the RA President reported. He noted that the high level of political dialogue, active cooperation in the fields of culture, economy and education, as well as mutual support in various formats facilitate the strengthening of trust and understanding between Armenia and China. The parties hailed the successful implementation of different joint projects in the fields of energy, chemical industry, agriculture, science, defense, culture and education. Serzh Sargsyan and Hu Jintao agreed that the extensive experience of cooperation serves as a good basis for the bilateral relations' development. The Presidents also discussed China's participation in construction of Armenia-Iran railway. They stressed that the exploitation of the Armenian-Chinese joint enterprise - Shanxi-Nairit, is an important evidence of the bilateral relations' development. The parties expressed willingness to boost the Armenian-Chinese relations. 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. |