  Territorial Administration Minister, WB official discuss population census financing May 18, 2011 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan met with Jean-Michel Happi, the World Bank Country Manager for Armenia. Mr. Gevorgyan thanked the WB representative for assistance in conducting intergovernmental population census, preparations for which have already been completed. At present, negotiations are held with donor organisations to attract financial means. The parties further discussed new WB programs for irrigation system development. At May 12 sitting, Armenian government approved the program of population census to be held October 12-21, 2011.   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 Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes  The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan.Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |
