New cold storage complex opens at Zvartnots airport May 25, 2011 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 25, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited Zvartnots airport to familiarize himself with the process of a new terminal construction. President Sargyan and Armenian Argentine entrepreneur Eduardo Eurnekian discussed modernization program of the airport, the annual capacity of which may total 3.5mln passengers. 78% of constructions works are completed, while the new terminal is scheduled to be opened in fall of 2011. Mr. Sargsyan also participated in the official opening ceremony of a cold storage complex constructed near the cargo terminal with usage of modern technologies and best international experience as part of free trade zone creation. Armenia International Airports CJSC invested around $6mln to construct the cold storage complex, which will allow Armenian farmers to transport, store and pack their products in compliance with international standards. The complex will allow exporting agricultural products to all the countries, with which Armenia has air communication. 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. |