  Armenia’s exports exceed $2 billion for first time ever December 20, 2017 - 17:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s exports of 2017 topped $2 billion for the first time ever, data provided by the ministry of economic development and investments revealed on Wednesday, December 20. In January-November of the current year, exports amounted to $2.013 billion, up by 23.5% year-on-year. According to the National Statistical Service, export volumes totaled $1,621 billion in the eleven months of 2016. In January-October 2017, 30% of the goods were shipped to CIS countries, including 26.8% to Russia alone. Another major recipient of Armenian products was the European Union which imported mineral product, ready-made food products, precious and semi-precious stones, precious metals and articles made of them.   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 |  Latest 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 skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: 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”. |
