  Washington Consensus stipulations - main impediments on the way to industry development in Armenia December 23, 2010 - 19:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Washington Consensus stipulations recommending against interference in the development of neighboring states’ industry are main impediments on the way to industry development in Armenia, according to the head of the Armenian Union of Local Manufacturers Vazgen Safaryan. “As of today, 1,5 million people are out of the country. Unless the situation is changed, the industry volume will suffer a dramatic slump, resulting in Armenia’s inability to provide adequate jobs and salaries to its residents,” he told a news conference in Yerevan. “Development of effective industry is impossible without governmental assistance,” Safaryan concluded.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
