  Armenia's export volumes reduced by 40.7% in January-October 2009November 20, 2009 - 17:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to the official data of RA National Statistic Service, Armenia's export volumes in January-October 2009 comprised AMD 200.7 billion, having decreased by 40.7% in comparison with 2008. Monthly export volumes were reduced by 1.4%.Import in the above period comprised AMD 928.1 billion, which is a 28.5% fall compared to last year. Monthly import volumes fixed a 6.1% increase. Armenia's foreign trade circulation comprised AMD 1 trillion 128.8 billion, which is a 31% decrease in comparison with the same period of 2008. Foreign trade balance deficit in the period concerned comprised AMD 727.4 billion.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes  On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan.Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4.Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament.Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. |
