  Armenia to expand trade, economic ties with Iran - Nalbandian  November 8, 2011 - 13:01 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia stands for strengthening of strategic cooperation with Iran, RA Foreign Minister said. “Armenia plans to strengthen ties with Iran in transport and energy sectors,” Edward Nalbandian told a press conference in Yerevan “Bright examples of cooperation in these fields will be commencement of railway construction to foster trade relations and operation of hydropower station at the border,” he noted, stressing the importance of cooperation between governmental institutions. For his part, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi emphasized that Armenia possesses great potential for development of trade and economic relations.   6 08.11.11 - Press conference of Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian and his Iranian counterpart Ali Akbar Salehi          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. |
