Sergo Karapetyan: Armenian agricultural brands to be more popular May 25, 2011 - 14:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Armenian Agriculture Minister Sergo Karapetyan, new cold storage complex that opened Zvarnots airport on May 25 is of great importance for agriculture, particularly, for fruit and vegetable export that can enhance export capabilities in international markets. “I’m sure that the opening of that complex will promote an increase in export volumes, especially regarding apricots, a symbolic Armenian brand. The Minister also informed that a meeting with export companies leaders is scheduled for next week with a purpose to organize deliveries within the shortest terms. Armenian agricultural produce is much in demand in Russia, Ukraine and Europe. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |