EU, Armenia sign new partnership deals at first bilateral summit
The EU and Armenia held their first-ever bilateral summit, agreeing to foster closer economic ties as the former Soviet nation makes a cautious pivot towards the west.
The two sides signed a new connectivity partnership focused on transport, energy and digital links.
Armenia however is deeply reliant on Russian energy and remains a member of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union.
Plus, North Korea welcomed foreign delegations to its spring trade fair showcasing home-grown tech.
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