 Italian businessmen briefed on Armenia’s investment attractivenessJune 1, 2012 - 22:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 25, under the auspices of Armenian Embassy in Italy, Venice hosted a business forum titled “Armenia- New Market for Italian Companies”. The event was organized by Armenian Economy Ministry, Armenian Development Agency, InfoArmenia company, Municipality of Venice and European business agency. The forum brought together 80 Italian companies from Venice, which were briefed on Armenia’s investment climate and the recent steps by Armenia authorities aimed at boosting the country’s business environment. Armenia’s recent progress in European integration, particularly launch of negotiations on joining free trade agreements with the EU was also presented to the guests, RA MFA reported.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
