  Czech Prime Minister appointed new EBRD Vice-President May 7, 2010 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Jan Fischer, currently the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, has been appointed Vice President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), effective 1 September 2010, the EBRD said in press release. The decision follows approval by the EBRD’s Board of Directors of a proposal made by EBRD President Thomas Mirow. “Jan Fischer will make an excellent addition to the management team at the EBRD. His experience as a successful and popular Prime Minister of a country with long-standing links to the EBRD means he is certain to make a particularly strong contribution,” Mr. Mirow said. In his role as Vice President, Mr. Fischer will be responsible for developing and maintaining high level relations with the authorities of the countries where the EBRD invests. Mr Fischer will replace Brigita Schmognerova whose term as Vice President ends on 31 August 2010.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
