PM, chief of IMF mission to Armenia discuss bilateral cooperationFebruary 13, 2015 - 16:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan met with the chief of IMF mission to Armenia, Mark Horton Thursday, Feb 12, ARKA reports. IMF Resident Representative in Armenia Teresa Daban Sanchez also attended the meeting. At the meeting, the Armenian official stressed the major contribution of services, agriculture and industry sectors to last year’s economic growth, with economic activity index totalling 3.9 percent in 2014. Abrahamyan was quoted as saying by the government press office that his government will continue the reforms aimed at preserving the economic growth, improving business environment, promoting exports and attracting investment. Horton, in turn, highlighted the importance of measures designed to promote economic growth in the context of challenges and implementation of the planned reforms. The parties also discussed bilateral relations, current economic situation in Armenia, as well as issues relating to fiscal and monetary policy. Related links: 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 | 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. |