  RA Minister of Transport and US Ambassador to Armenia discuss achievements and further works May 3, 2010 - 17:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan briefed US Ambassador to Armenia Mary Jovanovich on programs' implementation, achievements and further works, the press service of the Ministry reported. Specifically, Manuk Vardanyan emphasized the achievements in the telecommunications field, including presence of three mobile operators in Armenia, internet availability and decrease in tariffs as compared with recent years. Besides, the Minister presented the construction project on North-South highway. At the Ambassador's request, the traffic through Upper Lars check point was also discussed. The Minister said that the check point is open, however, the traffic through it is not heavy yet, due to weather conditions. Mr. Vardanyan also referred to the transport field, including formation of schemes of passenger traffic and parking lots.   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 U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west  Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. |
