  Armenia posts diamond production of 73 572 carats in Jan-Oct November 29, 2013 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 73 572 carats of diamond were produced in Armenia in January-October 2013 against 49 778 carats from the year-earlier period (47,8% growth). According to the National Statistical Service, 879,6 kg of jewelry was produced during the reporting period against 759,7 kg in 2012 with 15,8% increase posted. According to Armenian Economy Ministry, ALROSA diamond company exported 40 233 carats of diamond worth of USD 4,851 mln to Armenia in January-September 2013 against 34 769 carats worth of USD 7,586 mln in the same period of 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 Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
