Agreements reached as part of Armenia-UAE business forumNovember 4, 2010 - 16:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 4, Armenian Presidetn Serzh Sargsyan met with Minister of Foreign Trade of the United Arab Emirates Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, who is in Yerevan to attend the first Armenia-UAE business forum. Mr. Sargsyan attached importance to organization of business forums, saying that participation of around 50 entrepreneurs from the UAE in the business forum, another visit of Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi to Armenia, as well as intensified contacts are a promising launch of efficient cooperation. Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi briefed on meetings with Armenian businessmen participating in the event, as well as agreements reached as part of the forum. She noted that a range of suggestions of mutual interest were discussed during the business forum. According to Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, they will be successfully implemented, the presidential 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |