Armenia to export fish products to EuropeMay 18, 2012 - 14:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - State Food Security Service at Armenian Agriculture Ministry will launch monitoring of economic entities specialized in fish industry. As head of the Service told a press conference on May 18, inspection on production compliance with international standards will be conducted at the request of businesses. “We are obliged to conduct monitoring of fish industry and present our laboratory facilities for local businesses to export products to European markets in case of compliance,” Abram Bakhchagulyan said, noting vegetable and fruit export among the priorities. State Food Security is establishing international standards based-laboratory to facilitate exportation of local products to Europe. Armenia currently exports only wild crayfish which necessitates only veterinary guarantee. Introduction of international food safety standards is another requirement for Armenia on its way to European integration. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |