Production of optical devices grows sixfold in ArmeniaSeptember 4, 2017 - 16:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The production of optical instruments in Armenia has grown sixfold in the first seven months of 2017. According to some documents posted by the national statistical service, 20,149 optical-mechanical devices were manufactured in the reporting period against the 3,388 produced in the first six months of 2016. 2,036 devices were built in July alone. The official statistics, however, gives no details concerning the exact type or number of instruments built. It was announced in July 2016 that Armenia will start production of military night vision goggles and thermal imaging cameras. According to then economy minister Artsvik Minasyan, Russia was set to be the main recipient of Armenian night vision and thermal imaging cameras.” 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 | Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |