Armenian dram stayed stable despite velvet revolution: PashinyanSeptember 17, 2018 - 16:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian dram has maintained its stability despite the velvet revolution that took place in the country in April-May, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with the Presidents of the Central Banks of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states on Monday, September 17. The Premier stressed the importance of cooperation among the Central banks in the EAEU space in terms of development of financial markets, promotion of the economy, introduction of new mechanisms. Pashinyan said he hopes that the heads of the financial institutions will continue their efficient and constructive dialogue for deeper cooperation. The Directors of the Central banks, in turn, briefed the Prime Minister on further steps to boost partnership, which will contribute to integration processes within economies. 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”. |