15 matters agreed during sitting of Armenian-Russian intergovernmental committeeOctober 23, 2010 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 23, the 12th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation kicked off in Yekaterinburg. Besides, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Russian Minister of Transport Igor Levitin prior to the sitting. Implementation of the protocol of the committee’s 11th sitting, legal-contractual field, current trade and economic relations, as well as their development outlooks were in the focus of the sitting, Tigran Sargsyan told a press conference after the sitting. He added that the Armenian-Russian economic cooperation continues developing successfully. The Prime Minister noted that 15 matters were agreed during the sitting and they will contribute to implementation of bilateral programs. Mr. Sargsyan noted that Armenia is ready to create a free economic zone at Mars plant, as well as adopt relevant contractual legal norms for implementation of other investment programs. Russian Minister of Transport Igor Levitin noted for his part that four agreements are being drafted to develop ties between various regions of Armenia and Russia, what is important for boosting the trade and economic cooperation, the RA governmental press service reported. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. Armenia votes for UN resolution granting Palestine new rights The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on May 10 to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine. |