German ambassador calls for tax reform in Armenia September 20, 2011 - 16:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Germany has traditionally maintained good economic relations with Armenia and seeks their expansion, German ambassador to RA said. Hans Jochen-Schmidt touched upon some problems and their possible resolution at a press conference in Yerevan. According to him, the Armenian authorities should promote a policy of tax and legal reform. “We are concerned about large emigration from the country. I believe that by reforming the tax system and setting up favorable work conditions, authorities can reduce the flow of emigrants,” he said. The ambassador also struck the necessity of changing legal system approach, particularly the issue of implementing obligations assumed by government. “Media must take the role of exercising-control-over-authorities body in their adopting and providing conditions envisaged by law,” he said. Here the ambassador noted that German embassy plans workshops and trainings for media representatives, aimed at fostering media role in the country’s public life. 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 | EventHub.am is the official ticketing agent for Black Eyed Peas concert in Tbilisi EventHub․am platform has become the official ticketing agent in Armenia for the concert of Black Eyed Peas to be held in Tbilisi. Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. |