  Russian minister: CIS integration processes favor Armenia October 13, 2012 - 17:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - CIS integration processes open new economic opportunities for Armenia, Russian Transport Minister said. As Maxim Sokolov noted at the second “Armenia and Russia. Cross-regional dialogue 2012” forum, the two countries will discuss the prospects and the possible format of Armenia’s involvement in CIS integration processes. Noting that Armenia-ratified Free Trade Area agreement in the framework of CIS will take effect in the days to come, Russian official stressed the importance of formation of a common economic zone with Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. “The project envisages setting up a common market with common economic and legal norms, which will ensure freedom of movement for goods, capital and persons,” Russian minister said.   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 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. |
