Gross international reserves of Armenia reduced by 7.7%April 12, 2010 - 15:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s gross international reserves decreased by $154.8mln or 7.7% during the first two months of 2010, totalling $1.85 billion. Meanwhile, Armenia’s international reserves reduced by 4.6% in February, as compared with January 2010, the Armenian Central Bank said in its monthly bulletin. Besides, the special drawing rights (SDR) in the International Monetary Fund decreased by 3.6% in January-February 2010, amounting to $120.2mln. Armenia’s foreign currency assets reduced by 8% during the period under review, totaling $1.73 billion. 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. |