Armenia’s total public debt totals $4.55bnAugust 1, 2014 - 17:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s total public debt increased by 0.13 percent in June to $4.556.9 billion, according to the latest data released by the National Statistical Service on Friday, Aug 1, ARKA reported. According to official figures, the country’s foreign debt decreased by $15.7 million to $3.850.4 billion by late June. Of the total foreign debt approximately $3.373.2 billion were owed by the government, a decrease of $9.5 million from the previous month. Some $477.3 million were owed by the Central Bank, by $6.2 million less from May. Domestic debt stood at $706.5 million, an increase of $21.7 million from the previous month. About $671.7 million of that amount were in government bonds purchased by residents. Government bonds in foreign currency totaled $26.5 million, loans stood at $6 million and domestic guarantees at $2.3 million. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |