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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |