Armenia has liberal legislation for business developmentOctober 29, 2009 - 16:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia has liberal legislation for business development, Economy Minister Nerses Yeritsyan told the conference on "Russia-Armenia: Economic Cooperation". According to him, Armenia's foreign economic policy is mainly targeted at attracting foreign investments and liberalizating foreign trade regime. "More essential components in Armenia's investment climate is the business-oriented liberal legislation, as well as the Government policy aimed at eliminating administrative barriers in entrepreneurial activity," said the Minister.Besides, he added, there is mutual interest on all levels, including President, societies and business communities. "Many of our compatriots successfully represent the Russian business. They may also promote business contacts between our countries," he added. In the meantime, Yeritsyan said that Armenian and Russian Governments directed their efforts towards enhancing conditions for business activity. "Business communities of the two countries are just required to demonstrate activeness in searching for more profitable ways for cooperation," Nerses Yeritsyan said, summing up his speech. 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. |