Armenian dram stayed stable despite velvet revolution: PashinyanSeptember 17, 2018 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian dram has maintained its stability despite the velvet revolution that took place in the country in April-May, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with the Presidents of the Central Banks of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states on Monday, September 17. The Premier stressed the importance of cooperation among the Central banks in the EAEU space in terms of development of financial markets, promotion of the economy, introduction of new mechanisms. Pashinyan said he hopes that the heads of the financial institutions will continue their efficient and constructive dialogue for deeper cooperation. The Directors of the Central banks, in turn, briefed the Prime Minister on further steps to boost partnership, which will contribute to integration processes within economies. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |