Armenia to increase BSTDB share to 5%June 21, 2012 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The fourth medium-term strategy of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank (BSTDB) on Armenia has already been approved by BSTDB Board, RA Deputy Minister of Finance said Vardan Aramyan noted that Armenia’s share in the bank portfolio totals 3,7%, increasing it to 5% among the Ministry’s plans. “Reports on Armenia’s economic situation, achievements and government steps on enhancing business environment will be delivered during ‘Business Forum Armenia: Opportunities for Growth and International Experiences’ with specific programs to be discussed,” he said. Dwelling on BSTDB Board annual meeting due on June 24, the Deputy Minister said it will address issues related to redistribution of bank profits, total scores and activities completed in member-sates. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |