Armenia backs free trade zone between EEU and IranFebruary 20, 2017 - 22:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia actively supports the possible creation of a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and Iran, Sputnik cited Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian as saying on Monday, February 20. "At present, there are propects of establishing a free trade zone between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union which we of course support sincerely," Nalbandian said. Nalbandian cited great perspectives for attracting Iranian businesses into the Armenian market and stressed that Yerevan and Tehran continue improving investment opportunities for bilateral cooperation. "An important step in this process was the visa waiver program between our countries, which will also strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations," Nalbandian said. On Tuesday, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov will visit Iran to discuss the free trade zone. Launched in 2015, the EEU is a Russia-led regional political and economic bloc which aims to streamline the flow of goods and services among its member states: Armenia, Russia, Belarus Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |