Yaroslavl hosted discussions on RA-RF economic collaborationSeptember 25, 2009 - 20:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation, headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a working visit to Yaroslavl to participate in RA-RF intergovernmental economy collaboration committee sitting.During the sitting, Tigran Sargsyan noted that processes, which occurred in RA economy, are similar to those in Russian economy. "It's no coincidence, as our economic systems are integrated. Over 1000 companies with Russian capital are operating in Armenia," he said. RA Prime Minister thanked Russian Government and Vladimir Putin for support of anti crisis measures conducted, emphasizing that RA Government-implemented anti crisis programs yield positive results. The sitting focused on fuel and energy system, transportation, culture and education related issues. Sitting participants gave positive assessment to development of collaboration in the spheres of energetic, transportation, culture and education. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |