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19 February 2016 - 10:33 AMT

Armenia, Belarus sign deal on atomic energy cooperation

The 12th session of the ArmenianBelarusian intergovernmental commission was held Friday, February 19.

During the session, Belarus’ Minister of Forestry Mikhail M. Amelianovich and Armenia’s Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Following the signing of the document, the parties discussed a number of issues on trade, economic, health, as well as infrastructure cooperation.

“Of special importance is the development of bilateral ties within the Eurasian Economic Union,” Chshmarityan noted. “Also, the Armenian side proposed holding an event on innovation issues, with experts from both countries participating. We have serious cooperation resources in this sector.”