Armenia to use direct flights from Sochi for Chinese goods importJanuary 20, 2015 - 18:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia is planning to use direct air communication between China and Sochi to organize the import of Chinese production, the Russian city mayor Andrey Pakhomov said. “Representatives from Armenia addressed us immediately after hearing the news of the air communication, which, we’re confident, will positively affect the business activity of Sochi and other cities in southern Russia as well,” Yuga quoted the mayor as saying. Trade relations between Armenia and China are dynamically developing, with Beijing among the most important trade partners of Yerevan. According to the National Statistical Service, in 2013, Armenia's exports to China amounted to $68.8 million while imports totaled $187.3million against $1.8 million and $169.4million respectively in 2003. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |