  Armenia, Austria to boost economic cooperationJune 25, 2010 - 16:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger, the RA government’s press service reported. The Prime Minister hailed the current level of the Armenian-Austrian political relations, attaching importance to boosting of bilateral economic ties. For his part, Mr. Spindelegger noted that Austria is interested in developing cooperation with the South Caucasian countries. Referring to Armenia-EU cooperation, PM Sargsyan stressed the importance of Eastern Partnership initiative as a part of European Neighborhood Policy. The two men also attached importance to signing of association and free trade agreements. In addition, they noted the necessity to create favorable conditions for investment industry.   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 Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
