Russian, French Prime Ministers discuss situation in Georgia, Karabakh and IranJune 11, 2010 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Friday, June 11, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin jointly with his French counterpart Francois Fillon inaugurated a five-day exhibition showcasing cultural and economic ties between France and Russia at the Grand Palais. “Today, we’re opening an exhibition to highlight the wealth of Russia’s creative potential,” French Prime Minister stated, emphasizing significant increase in Russia-France product turnover since 2000. Cooperation covers automobile, space and energy industries. “France and Russia are strategic partners,” Mr. Fillon stated. The two men also discussed the situation in Georgia, Karabakh and Iran, also dwelling on investment partnership development perspectives, RIA Novosti 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |