  Armenia posts 54,6% export volume growth in Jan 2013 February 20, 2013 - 17:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign trade turnover totaled $422.5 mln (AMD 171.7 bln) in January 2013 increasing by 21,7% compared to the same period in 2012, according to updated statistical data. Export amounted to $112.4 mln (AMD 45.7 bln) in January 2013, increasing by 54,6%, while 13% growth was recorded in import bringing it to $310.4 mln (AMD 131,7 bln), the RA National Statistical Service reported. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $197.8 mln in January 2013, as compared with the same period in 2012.   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. |
