  Latvia, Armenia tourism development deal approved May 17, 2012 - 12:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 17, the government of Armenia approved an agreement on development of tourism signed with Latvia. According to Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan, progressing Latvia-Armenia ties in the sector of tourism triggered the necessity of creating a legal field to facilitate cooperation. The agreement will promote creation of favorable environment for cultural tourism, help stimulate investments and form ties between business entities.   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. |
