  Armenian parliament speaker urges to address agriculture problems April 5, 2011 - 16:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian parliamentary speaker Hovik Abrahamyan presented his vision for solution of problems in agriculture. During a parliament hearing, Abrahamyan stressed the necessity of expanding farmers' lands, provision of long-term credits at low rates, financing of land cultivation in the regions with unfavourable climatic conditions, funding of seed-growing and livestock breeding entities, establishment of minimal cost for a range of agriculture products. As Abrahamyan noted, the abovementioned points were stipulated by 2008-2012 National Program for Agriculture Development and said he is surprised that these haven't been implemented yet. “We need to discuss current situation and provide specific solutions for the issues indicated,” he said.   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 U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement  Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement.Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday.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. |
