Switzerland Interested in Development of Democratic Processes in ArmeniaJune 12, 2006 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Switzerland is interested in the development of democratic processes in Armenia, Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Micheline Calmy-Rey stated at a press conference in Yerevan. In her words, Armenia is in center of Switzerland's interests in the South Caucasus. "We intend to simplify the visa regime between the two states. Moreover the Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation will promote the development of economic ties. Our state cannot force investors to put up money in the Armenian economy. They should see themselves that an atmosphere favorable for business reigns he republic," she remarked. The Swiss Foreign Minister also reminded that humanitarian assistance for Armenia has been rendered since 1988, the year of the Spitak earthquake. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. |