  2.3% increase recorded in Armenia’s foreign trade turnover in January 2011February 21, 2011 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign trade turnover totaled $321.6mln in January 2011 that is 2.3% more compared to the same period in 2010, according to updated statistical data. Export amounted to $66.3mln during in January 2011 that is 21.3% more compared to the same period in 2010, while 1.7% drop was recorded in import, bringing it to $255.3mln, the RA National Statistical Service reported. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $189mln in January 2011.   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. |
