Armenia and UAE to deepen trade and economic relationsDecember 7, 2009 - 19:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash and his delegation, press service of the government reported. Welcoming the guest, the Armeian prime minister attached importance to strengthening and deepening the comprehensive Arab-Armenian relations. In turn, Anwar Mohammed Gargash expressed his condolences in connection with the 21st anniversary of the devastating Spitak earthquake of December 7, 1988. He also noted that in the context of bilateral trade and economic relations an intergovernmental commission should be established to contribute to implementation of agreements. The officials discussed the possible investment programs in such areas as agriculture, chemical industry, energy, etc At the request of the guest the Prime Minister of Armenia presented the recent developments of Armenian-Turkish dialogue. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |