Armenian PM expects Serge Smesow to remain good friend of Armenian peopleSeptember 28, 2010 - 16:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received French Ambassador to Armenia Serge Smesow, who is completing his mission in the republic. PM Sargsyan hailed the Ambassador’s contribution to boosting Armenian-French relations, specifically the economic ties, the governmental press service reported. For his part, Ambassador Smesow noted that France is the second largest investor in Armenia, after Russia, what is proved by the considerable progress registered in the economic cooperation. The parties attached importance to the activity of a range of large companies in Armenia, including France Telecom – Orange. The two men also discussed intensification of trade and economic ties between the two countries in various fields – insurance, energy, electronics, agriculture, wine production, pharmaceutics, etc. The Armenian Prime Minister wished the Ambassador success in his diplomatic career, expressing hope that Serge Smesow will remain a good friend of the Armenian people. 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 | 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. |