Armenian PM, WB representatives discuss problems of mining industryApril 1, 2011 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation of the World Bank headed by World Bank's Lead Economist in the Caucasus Countries Pedro Rodriguez. Jean-Michel Happi, the World Bank Country Manager for Armenia, also participated in the meeting, the RA governmental press service reported. The parties referred to peculiarities and methods of taxation regime of the mining industry. Specifically, they discussed efficiency of taxation regime for sub-soil usage. 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. |