BRIDGE 2009 international economic forum to be held in TsaghkadzorFebruary 12, 2009 - 15:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - BRIDGE 2009 6th international economic forum will be held in Tsaghkadzor Armenian resort from February 20 to 23, reports the press office of the Armenian Ministry of Economy. BRIDGE appeared to support Armenia's positive image in the world economic society and secure foreign investments in the republic's economy. The forum's goal is to introduce Armenia to the business and political circles in West. The list of regular participants proves the importance of the forum. Every February the representatives of politic and business, outstanding economists and bankers, ministries and delegates, heads of financial corporations and industrial companies arrive in Tsakhkadzor to discuss in informal conditions urgent political and economical problems and develop united tactics, directed to achievement of a mutual goal - economical and social progress. Forum is organized by the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia and MASTER Center of International Integration Support. The forum is held with the assistance of Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Central Bank of Armenia. The first-ever BRIDGE forum was held in July 2004 and brought together over 70 entrepreneurs from Armenia, Russia, Georgia and Iran. 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 | 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. |