  Armenia to monitor execution of commitments under Russia arms deal April 15, 2016 - 13:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government on Friday, April 15, approved a draft decision on implementing provisions and arrangements under the agreement on state export credit between Armenia and Russia. According to the decision, Armenia’s Finance Minister was assigned to control the Armenian side's fulfillment of commitments under the agreement. Meanwhile, the Defense Minister was assigned to clarify the list of modern arms and military equipment to be delivered to Armenia, as well as to discuss and sign with relevant Russian agencies the contracts for the supply of modern military products that would reflect the volume, dates and prices of deliveries.   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. |
