Three int'l companies team up to develop biotechnology in ArmeniaMarch 5, 2018 - 11:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - FMD K & L Europe, an aftercare beneficiary of the Development Foundation of Armenia, signed a memorandum of understanding with Swiss companies Sylex and Clinerion to promote biotechnology in Armenia. In particular, the three companies will cooperate to boost investments in biotechnology and clinical research in Armenia and introduce the best international practice in the country. “The advanced technology, professional experience and capacity of our partners inspire confidence that this initiative will create new opportunities for industry development,” said the CEO of FMD K&L Europe, Kirit Velani. “The company's assessment of foreign investment is best expressed by bringing other foreign companies to Armenia, a good example of which is the trilateral program,” said the DFA’s Aftercare team leader Hayk Mirzoyan. As reported earlier, FMD K&L Europe is increasing investments and expanding its activities to the Armenian provinces at the initiative of its employees and with the support of the Development Foundation of Armenia. The new program is aimed at creating jobs in the provinces and hiring high-qualified personnel. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. 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. |