  RA Deputy Prime Minister believes WB social programs are implemented successfullyMay 4, 2011 - 17:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan received head of the World Bank’s team for the social investment project in Armenia Ivan Drabek, accompanied by representatives of the WB Yerevan office. Executive Director of the Social Investment Fund of Armenia Ashot Kirakosyan also participated in the meeting, during which the Third Additional Financing for the Third Social Investment Fund Project was discussed. The parties noted that the WB’s social programs are successfully implemented in Armenia and contribute to infrastructures development in regions. The Armenian government has already submitted an application to the WB to continue the project, and currently mechanisms of financing are discussed.   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. |
