Development of Armenian-Syrian ties is especially important in crisis timeSeptember 7, 2009 - 19:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan has today received Syrian Trade Minister Amer Hosni Lutfi and his delegation, RA Governments press service reports.Welcoming his guests, Premier stressed the importance of developing economic cooperation, especially in crisis time. In that context, Mr. Sargsyan noted that during Syrian President's visit to Armenia parties singled out the spheres requiring joint programs. In the meantime, Premier assured that Government had consistent attitude to implementation of agreements and joint programs. Amer Hosni in turn passed to Tigran Sargsyan Syrian Primer Minister's greetings and invitation for visiting Syria. Fifth session of Armenian-Syrian intergovernmental committee focused on development of bilateral economic cooperation, particularly, in spheres of trade, experience exchange and banking and investments. Participants also stressed the importance of mutual visits by entrepreneurs. 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. |