Krynica to host XX Economic Forum on September 8-11August 31, 2010 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 8-11, Krynica (Poland) will host XX Economic Forum (EF), which aims to create a favorable climate for development of political and economic cooperation between the EU and its neighboring countries. The EF program includes a range of events, such as Forum of Regions, Forum of NGO and Investment Forum, the EF reported. The debates on South Caucasus will bring together representatives of the European Union, Russia, Slovakia, as well as parliaments of Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan. 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 | 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. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |