Armenia and Argentina to boost economic tiesJune 25, 2010 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 25, Speaker of the Armenian parliament Hovik Abrahamyan met with Argentinean Ambassador to Armenia Miguel Angel Cuneo. Mr. Abrahamyan congratulated the Ambassador on his appointment, expressing hope that his experience and knowledge will contribute to the development of the Armenian-Argentinean relations. The two men stated that the opening of Argentinean Embassy in Armenia will promote intensification of ties between the countries. The parties also emphasized the necessity of boosting economic ties and activation of contacts among the two countries’ businessmen through forums. Mr. Abrahamyan expressed readiness to support the process of implementation of all programs, the RA NA press service reported. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |