Armenia’s food industry can present its traditions to worldSeptember 29, 2010 - 14:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan said that in the post-crisis period it is of keen importance to reveal target ways for growth, especially in those fields, which have import replacing opportunities and have an export potential. Grand Candy has proved that it can secure both quality and range of goods, expanding its presence in the market, Yeritsyan told journalists during his September 29 visit to Grand Candy company, the leader of Armenia’s food industry. According to Yeritsyan, the food industry is labor-intensive, it secures jobs and has a great development potential in both internal and external markets. The Minister also noted that the processing industry has a big share in the industrial field. “We could present our traditions in the food industry to the world. Time and consecutive work are required for it, while the company’s efforts are aimed at it,” concluded Yeritsyan. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |