RA government to sell 10 percent of ArmenTel stock to VympelComMarch 24, 2007 - 13:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During its regular sitting the Armenian government decided to sell it 10 percent share of ArmenTel stocks to VympelCom, the owner of the 90 percent package, reported the RA government's press office. The government intends to sell about 1,9 million stocks for a 1/9 of the sum VympelCom has purchased its 90 percent share from Greek OTE last November. The sum totaled 341,9 mln euros ($431 million). Besides, VympelCom assumed ArmenTel's obligations to the amount of 40 mln euros. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". 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 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |