Armenia, Germany may implement joint programs on energy, tourismMay 30, 2017 - 12:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia sees Germany an important partner and seeks to develop bilateral ties in a number of areas, Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan stressed at a May 29 meeting with Michael Harms, Managing Director of German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations. The Committee represents the leading business associations of the German economy. According to the PM, the government of Armenia is implementing reforms to improve the business environment, as well as create favorable conditions for foreign investments. As he further noted, the government is open to discuss any mutually beneficial initiatives aimed at promoting the trade and economic relations. Harms, in turn, welcomed the Armenian government’s efforts to improve the business climate, expressing readiness to assist the deepening of the Armenian-German economic cooperation, making use of all possible platforms. Karapetyan and Harms also exchanged views on the prospects for joint programs in the energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, infrastructures and other sectors. In conclusion, Karapetyan tasked those in change to provide the German side with the information on the available package of investment programs and be consistent in feedback process. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |