  Armenian Transport Minister, FIA President discuss road safety April 20, 2011 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan received President of Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Jean Todt. The FIA President said his visit is aimed at familiarizing himself with problems of road safety and developing joint solutions for their elimination, the press service of the RA Ministry of Transport reported. Todt said that concepts for increasing road safety are planned to be developed and introduced worldwide. Vardanyan briefed the FIA President on significant works carried out in Armenia over the past two years to increase road safety. Specifically, he pointed to creation of the National Council on Traffic Safety, as well as introduction of mandatory vehicle insurance in the country.   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. |
