Production of optical devices grows sixfold in ArmeniaSeptember 4, 2017 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The production of optical instruments in Armenia has grown sixfold in the first seven months of 2017. According to some documents posted by the national statistical service, 20,149 optical-mechanical devices were manufactured in the reporting period against the 3,388 produced in the first six months of 2016. 2,036 devices were built in July alone. The official statistics, however, gives no details concerning the exact type or number of instruments built. It was announced in July 2016 that Armenia will start production of military night vision goggles and thermal imaging cameras. According to then economy minister Artsvik Minasyan, Russia was set to be the main recipient of Armenian night vision and thermal imaging cameras.” 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 | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |