U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce focuses on promoting tradeSeptember 27, 2011 - 16:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 19th iteration of the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce (USATF) took place on September 26, 2011. The U.S. Department of State welcomed the Minister of Finance of Armenia, Vache Gabrielian, and his delegation. Several U.S. Government agencies, including the Department of State, Department of Treasury, Department of Commerce, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and U.S. Agency for International Development, participated in the meeting, State Department said in a press release. Established in 1999, the USATF meets annually to discuss ways to deepen economic ties, further trade and investment between Armenia and the United States, and advance market reforms in Armenia, as well as to discuss opportunities for U.S. assistance to contribute to Armenia’s long-term economic development. The task force is an open forum to discuss issues of concern and interest to both countries. This year’s meeting in Washington, D.C., co-chaired by Coordinator for Assistance to Europe and Eurasia Daniel N. Rosenblum and Armenian Minister of Finance Gabrielian, focused on promoting trade and investment and enhancing the business climate in Armenia. 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 | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |