Chemical industry - perspective sphere of Armenian economyApril 28, 2009 - 21:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan together with Ministers of Economy, Energy and Nature Resources, as well as other officials visited CJSC Nairit and learned about development possibilities of the factory, the government's press office reports. Tigran Sargsyan positively evaluated the general work of the factory and said first-priority task for Nairit is evaluation of its real potential and productivity improvement. Once production brought to its maximum capacity, many additional companies and new jobs may open. "Nairit is of significant importance to our state as it may add a new relish to Armenia's economic pattern. Nairit is a source for domestic chemical industry because it may foster research and development. In general, chemical industry is a prospective branch for Armenia's economics. Breakthrough is impossible in this sector without this plant. This is why the plant is of top relevance to the State," Tigran Sargsyan said. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |