Prices on electricity not to go upAugust 20, 2009 - 21:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In a government session held today, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan touched upon financial stability issues in energy system.In particular, premier advanced a new protocol decision for ensuring financial stability in energy system. To prevent increased prices on energy, Mr. Sargsyan proposed an initiative for bridging financial gaps at the expense of state enterprises such as Vorotan Hydro Power Plant, Yerevan Thermo Electric Plant and Armenian Nuclear Power Plant. Premier Sargsyan called for accepting the concept and working in that direction to ensure financial stability in Armenia. 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 | Politico: Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Azerbaijan in 2018-2022 Belarus delivered advanced weapons to Armenia’s enemy even though both countries were supposedly allies in a defense pact. Armenia Security Council chief to attend Ukraine peace summit Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will take part in the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. Deputy U.S. Secretary of State to arrive in Yerevan Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma will travel to Yerevan, Armenia from June 17-19 to. Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. |