  Imports exceeded exports by 4 times in ArmeniaJuly 21, 2009 - 15:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Export volume decreased by 45.9% to comprise AMD 98.9 billion in January-June 2009 in Armenia. In January-June 2009 imports decreased by 27,5% to comprise AMD 479.9, compared with 2008 results. According to RA National Statistical Service-provided data, foreign-trade turnover comprised AMD 578.8 in January-June 2009, decreasing by 31,5% compared with 2008 results. Foreign-trade balance deficit comprised AMD 381 billion in January-June 2009.   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 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. |
