Czech Prime Minister is surprised at diligence of Armenian womenMay 17, 2010 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Czech Prime Minister Jan Fischer is on a working visit to Armenia, at the invitation of his Armenian counterpart Tigran Sargsyan. Despite difficult times, the Czech Republic has great potential for export, and the country may import great number of goods from Armenia, Mr. Fischer said during the May 17 joint press conference with Tigran Sargsyan. According to him, the countries have cooperation opportunities in the fields of IT, tourism, transport, etc. Besides, the Czech Prime Minister noted that he is glad to be on a visit to this wonderful country, which has so many working women. Armenia’s export to the Czech Republic totaled $1.5mln and $103,000 in 2009 and first quarter of 2010 respectively. Meanwhile, Armenia’s import from this country amounted to $15.1mln and $11mln in 2009 and first quarter of 2010 respectively. Armenia’s export to the Czech Republic includes molybdenum concentrate, ferromolybdenum, wood and clay items, handmade carpets, rough diamonds, etc. Meanwhile, Armenia is importing sweets, beer, foodstuff, medicines, medical equipment, plastic articles, paper and hosiery. An Armenian-Czech business forum is held in Yerevan in the framework of the Czech Prime Minister’s two-day visit that will provide the two countries’ entrepreneurs with the opportunity to establish closer trade and economic ties. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |