  Armenian wine makers like world market loyalty September 23, 2011 - 15:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Brandy export makes 93% of Armenian overall alcoholic beverages export, chairman of the Union of Winemakers of Armenia said. “92% out of 93% goes to CIS markets, where 65%-70% of Armenian wine is exported,” Avag Harutyunyan told journalists in Yerevan on September 23. “In the near future export volumes of fruit wine, namely pomegranate wine, are likely to slightly grow, as the world market is rather loyal,” he said.   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. |
