  Sergo Karapetyan: Armenian agricultural brands to be more popular  May 25, 2011 - 14:42 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - According to Armenian Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan, new cold storage complex that opened Zvarnots airport on May 25 is of great importance for agriculture, particularly, for fruit and vegetable export that can enhance export capabilities in international markets. “I’m sure that the opening of that complex will promote an increase in export volumes, especially regarding apricots, a symbolic Armenian brand. The Minister also informed that a meeting with export companies leaders is scheduled for next week with a purpose to organize deliveries within the shortest terms. Armenian agricultural produce is much in demand in Russia, Ukraine and Europe.  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. |
