  Armenian President hosts New Year reception for local entrepreneurs December 24, 2010 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 24, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a reception, inviting Armenian businessmen to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve. At the event, the President spoke about the results of 2010, giving high assessment to local entrepreneurs’ attempts at stabilizing the post-crisis situation and achieving of a certain economic growth. As the Armenian leader stressed, the year 2011 should signal a new phase, that of restoration, strengthening and diversification of economy, 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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
