  Armenia posts 13% export volume decrease June 20, 2013 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign trade turnover totaled $444 mln (AMD 187,2 bln) in May 2013 decreasing by 9% compared to the same period in 2012, according to updated statistical data. Export amounted to $106,3 mln (AMD 44 bln) in May 2013, decreasing by 13,1% against 2012 results. The export index totaled $561 mln (AMD 231,1 bln) in Jan-May 2013, with 9.2% growth reported. A 7,6% decrease was recorded in import bringing it to $337,7 mln (AMD 143 bln,) the RA National Statistical Service reported. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1 070.3 mln (AMD 443,2 bln) in January-May 2013 compared with the same period in 2012.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
