2.3% increase recorded in Armenia’s foreign trade turnover in January 2011February 21, 2011 - 15:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign trade turnover totaled $321.6mln in January 2011 that is 2.3% more compared to the same period in 2010, according to updated statistical data. Export amounted to $66.3mln during in January 2011 that is 21.3% more compared to the same period in 2010, while 1.7% drop was recorded in import, bringing it to $255.3mln, the RA National Statistical Service reported. The negative balance of foreign trade turnover amounted to $189mln in January 2011. 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. |