  Armenian-Russian relations intensifiedSeptember 22, 2009 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia-Russia relations has intensified, the Armenian prime minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed a meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Russia in Armenia Vyacheslav Kovalenko . Congratulating Vyacheslav Kovalenko with the beginning of his diplomatic mission, the prime minister expressed confidence that his activities will contribute to further deepening and strengthening of the Armenian-Russia relations. During the meeting officials discussed issues of bilateral interest: strengthening business ties, possible deepening of cooperation in various spheres of economy. They also discussed the agenda of the forthcoming meeting of the Armenian-Russia Intergovernmental Commission.   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 Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
