Greece interested in Joint Business with ArmeniaJune 30, 2009 - 19:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian entrepreneurs are interested in developing joint Armenian-Greek businesses in the construction industry, agricultural machinery, pharmaceutical, IT are among spheres of mutual interest, representative the Thessaloniki (Greece) Chamber of Commerce Antonios Bumpulas told journalists. He expressed hope that the forum will help to achieve agreements in the spheres of mutual interest. The Armenian-Greek forum paves the way for new joint ventures, Antonios Bumpulas said. The delegation of Greece, including representatives of Greece Chamber of Commerce, from June 29 to July 9 is on a business visit in Armenia. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE 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. |