8 19.02.16 - Belarus’ Minister of Forestry Mikhail M. Amelianovich and Armenia’s Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy Armenia, Belarus sign deal on atomic energy cooperation February 19, 2016 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 12th session of the Armenian-Belarusian intergovernmental commission was held Friday, February 19. During the session, Belarus’ Minister of Forestry Mikhail M. Amelianovich and Armenia’s Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy. Following the signing of the document, the parties discussed a number of issues on trade, economic, health, as well as infrastructure cooperation. “Of special importance is the development of bilateral ties within the Eurasian Economic Union,” Chshmarityan noted. “Also, the Armenian side proposed holding an event on innovation issues, with experts from both countries participating. We have serious cooperation resources in this sector.” 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |