  Latvia willing to share experience with Armenia in cooperation with EU  December 17, 2010 - 15:12 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargyan received newly appointed Latvian Ambassador to Armenia Gints Apals (residence in Vienna). Mr. Sargsyan expressed hope that the Ambassador’s activity will be aimed at boosting the Armenian-Latvian relations. Mr. Apals noted for his part that Latvia is ready to assist Armenia and share its experience in cooperation with the EU> The two men discussed ways to promote bilateral economic cooperation and facilitate business ties through conduction of forums. The parties also referred to the two countries’ economic and political development in the post-crisis period, the 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 |  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. |
