8 19.02.16 - Belarus’ Minister of Forestry Mikhail M. Amelianovich and Armenia’s Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy Armenia, Belarus sign deal on atomic energy cooperation February 19, 2016 - 14:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 12th session of the Armenian-Belarusian intergovernmental commission was held Friday, February 19. During the session, Belarus’ Minister of Forestry Mikhail M. Amelianovich and Armenia’s Economy Minister Karen Chshmarityan signed an agreement on cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy. Following the signing of the document, the parties discussed a number of issues on trade, economic, health, as well as infrastructure cooperation. “Of special importance is the development of bilateral ties within the Eurasian Economic Union,” Chshmarityan noted. “Also, the Armenian side proposed holding an event on innovation issues, with experts from both countries participating. We have serious cooperation resources in this sector.” 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. |