Two agricultural programs to be submitted to Armenian parliamentMarch 21, 2011 - 16:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In near future, two important agricultural programs will be submitted to the Armenian National Assembly, according to the head of parliamentary committee on agriculture and nature preservation. As Khachik Harutyunyan told a news conference in Yerevan, the first program, Development of Agricultural Possibilities is aimed at the development of gardening, agricultural infrastructure, manufacture-sale chain. USD 52 million was allocated to program implementation. The second program, Management of Communities’ Agricultural Possibilities and Competitiveness will be directed at the development of animal husbandry in 55 rural communities and regions of Armenia. USD 20 million was provided for program development. In this context, Harutyunyan specifically stressed the long-expected support of the government in implementation of current programs. 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. |