55.9% growth recorded in Armenia’s export in January-June 2010July 20, 2010 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, Armenia's foreign trade turnover totaled $2.1bln in January-June 2010 that is 29.8% higher as compared with the same period of 2009. Meanwhile, 3.4% growth was recorded in the trade turnover in June as compared with May 2010, the RA National Statistical Service reported. Besides, export totaled $442.8mln in January-June 2010 that is 55.9% higher as compared with the same period of 2009, while 24.4% growth was recorded in import, bringing it to $1.7bln. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1.281bln in January-May 2010. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |