EBay invited to participate in World Tech Forum in ArmeniaJanuary 22, 2019 - 18:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has invited eBay to participate in the World Forum of High Tech Technologies set to be held in Yerevan in October 2019. Pashinyan on Tuesday, January 22 met the company's Vice President Cathy Foster on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. Appreciating eBay’s activity, the Armenian PM said they go in tune with the global technological transformations. The head of the Armenian government said that eBay’s activities in the field of Internet commerce, electronic payments and telecommunications are in great demand in the country and highlighted the expansion of such services in Armenia. Pashinyan then added that Armenia will be hosting the World Forum of High Tech Technologies in October, 2019, and invited eBay to participate in the event, stressing that the IT sphere is developing at a faster pace in Armenia. Foster, in turn, expressed readiness to visit Armenia in order to discuss prospects for eBay’s operations and investment opportunities in the country. Top stories 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). 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 |