Armenian Prime Minister, International Finance Corporation CEO discuss collaboration developmentAugust 26, 2010 - 21:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with a delegation led by Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC (International Finance Corporation) Lars Thunell. Welcoming the guests, Sargsyan gave high assessment to IFC’s involvement in Armenian investment programs. The discussion focused on implementation of projects aimed to boost economic development in Armenia, specifically in the sectors of energy, mining, agriculture and equity market. The parties emphasized the importance cooperation development, with IFC CEO expressing readiness to render further assistance in implementation of investment programs, governmental press service reported. 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 | Fly Arna license suspended, says Armenia official The license of the Armenian airline Fly Arna has been suspended for six months, an official says. President stresses Armenia’s clear position to achieve peace On the eve of the International Francophonie Day, the Armenian President met with French intellectuals. Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. |