 USD 20 million invested in water supply sphere in 2009 March 30, 2010 - 21:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2009, the following investments were extended to Armenian water supply sphere: WB -USD 3,65 million; ADB -USD14,5 million; EBRD - Euro1 million, according to ArmVodokanal report."Currently we're facing a number of tasks to be fulfilled in order to improve water supply situation in Armenia," "ArmVodokanal" CJSC Director General Patrick Lorin stated, summing up 2009 results. Andranik Andreasyan, the chairman of RA state committee for water industry, in turn, noted that the rate of investments must not be slackened to enable improvements in Armenia's water supply sphere. In 2010, WB will allocate USD20 million to Armenia's water supply sphere; ADB and EBRD will extend USD36 million and Euro12 million funding respectively.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
