Armenia, Lithuania develop economic cooperationNovember 2, 2010 - 17:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On November 2, an agreement on cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania was signed to develop the two countries’ economic relations. The document was signed by Chairman of the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Martin Sargsyan and President of the Lithuanian Business Confederation Valdas Sutkus. The CCI of Armenia reported that the agreement refers to various fields of cooperation, including development of food industry, agriculture, efficient usage of scientific achievements in the field of high technologies, etc. Moreover, importance is attached in the document to organization of business forums, exhibitions and other programs aimed at development of the bilateral economic ties. 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. |