  Armenia, Russia extend deal on tax-free import of gas, diamonds December 29, 2014 - 15:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Energy Yervand Zakharyan and his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak met to ink a protocol to the agreement between the governments of Armenia and Russia for cooperation in supply of natural gas, petroleum and natural diamonds to Armenia. The document extends the term of the agreement on tax-free import of gas, petroleum and diamonds. The meting participants also discussed cooperation in the sector of energy and full-energy resources for 2015, Russian media reports. Photo: Business.ua   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
