  Minister: positive trends recorded in Armenian economy July 23, 2012 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Positive trends have been recorded in Armenian economy, Minister of Economy said. “Economic activity index totaled 7,8% in the half-year,” Tigran Davtyan told a press conference. In this context, he stressed that the industrial growth comprised 13% in the first half of 2012, with agriculture and export sectors having registered 8% and 13,5% growth respectively. “I think such the trends will remain unchanged in the months to come,” Minister Davtyan said, adding that the future progress will be achieved by relevant programs implemented by RA government.   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 Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha  The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. |
