  France may engage in Armenia’s new power unit construction November 13, 2012 - 12:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault as part of his official visit to Paris. President Sargsyan noted development of trade and economic relations and growth of turnover as a priority, hailing French investments in Armenia. The two men stressed the importance of the Armenian-French Business Club established in 2011, highly assessing French Development Agency’s program in agriculture and private sectors, as well as water industry. The involvement of French companies in Armenia’s energy programs, particularly in the new power unit construction, was further discussed. French Prime Minister voiced readiness to assist in the establishment of free economic zones in Armenia. The two officials also dwelt on French companies’ engagement in telecommunications industry, construction of Armenia’s north-south highway and development of the pension sector. Deepening of Armenian-French culture relations, as well as French contribution to development of RA-EU cooperation were also on agenda.   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 |  Related sections Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |
