  Armenian Finance Minister to attend EDB meeting June 28, 2011 - 14:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Finance Vache Gabrielyan left for Moscow on June 28 to participate in the sitting of Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). As the press office of the RA Finance Ministry reports, issues related to economic cooperation, programs implemented by the bank as well as other issues will be discussed during the regular gathering. Eurasian Development Bank is an international financial organization aimed to facilitate the development of market economies, economic growth and the expansion of trade and other economic ties in its member states by carrying out investment activities. The Bank strives to become a consolidating element within the financial infrastructure and a catalyst for the expansion of integration processes among member states. The EDB member states are Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Tajikistan and Armenia, which became a member in 2009.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
