  Armenia, China to expand economic cooperation July 21, 2011 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At July 21 sitting, Armenian government confirmed Armenia-China economic cooperation agreement. The governmental resolution is aimed at development of bilateral ties, activation of business relations and diversification of Armenia-China cooperation. The agreement also envisages creation of Armenia-China governmental committee, as a priority direction of Armenia’s foreign policy. In 2010, Armenia-China product turnover grew by 44,4% to comprise USD 436,7 mln; export volumes to China grossed USD 30,9 mln, China-Armenia import volumes totalling USD 405,8 mln.   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 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar  Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them.Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. |
