55.9% growth recorded in Armenia’s export in January-June 2010July 20, 2010 - 17:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to updated statistical data, Armenia's foreign trade turnover totaled $2.1bln in January-June 2010 that is 29.8% higher as compared with the same period of 2009. Meanwhile, 3.4% growth was recorded in the trade turnover in June as compared with May 2010, the RA National Statistical Service reported. Besides, export totaled $442.8mln in January-June 2010 that is 55.9% higher as compared with the same period of 2009, while 24.4% growth was recorded in import, bringing it to $1.7bln. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $1.281bln in January-May 2010. 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. |