  Armenian government to do its utmost to boost ties with French communities  October 8, 2010 - 18:52 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said that Armenia attaches importance to establishment of direct ties between regions of Armenia and France. Armenia tries to apply the French experience of local self-government, Sargsyan said during a reception organized in honor of participants of the Armenian-French forum of decentralized cooperation. According to him, direct cooperation with regions of France facilitates equal development of Armenia’s regions. “The organized discussions between specialists of the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and heads of French communities are very valuable. The Armenian government will do its utmost to boost these ties,” concluded Sargsyan.   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 |  Latest news IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program  IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project.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.U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan.Armenia coach expects good football in Slovenia friendly The Armenian national team has left for Ljubljana a friendly match against Slovenia on June 4. |
