  U.S. increase financing to Armenia's economy, social sectors September 17, 2011 - 14:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 17, Armenian Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan and USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema singed agreements on “Assistance for More Competitive and Diversified Private Sector” and “Assistance for Improving Healthcare and Social Services Effectiveness”. USD 8,3 and 8,8 mln respectively will be allocated to implement the agreements above. The agreements aim at increase of financing volumes in the framework of existing programs on assistance to private sector, addressing macro economy, social and healthcare issues.   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 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.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.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. |
