  Hrant Bagratyan: 2010 economic growth in Armenia might make even ex- RA President uneasy July 20, 2010 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A double-figure 2010 economic growth, to be presented by Armenian government by yearend, might make even ex- RA President Robert Kocharyan uneasy, former Prime Minister of Armenia Hrant Bagratyan stated. At today’s news conference in Yerevan, Hrant Bagratyan spoke of increasing volume of transfers to Armenia, enabling local population to adjust to current living conditions. According to former Prime Minister, clear slump in the development of all spheres of Armenian industry and economy was observed, with export volumes leaving much to be desired.   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 |  Related sections 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. |
