  ACBA Director General honored with order for development of French-Armenian relationsMarch 26, 2009 - 22:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - ACBA-Credit Agricole Bank Director General Stepan Gishyan was honored with the French Order of Merit for contribution to the development of the Armenian-French relations. "Stepan Gishyan is France's friend. He assists in French University activities and participates in events our Embassy organizes," said Serge Smessov, the French Ambassador to Armenia. For his part, Mr. Gishyan said that the award was unexpected but pleasant.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
