  Expert: Armenian economy ready to resist Turkish expansion  November 22, 2011 - 13:12 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Opening of Armenian-Turkish border poses no threats to Armenian economy, according to the Chairman of the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia, Arsen Ghazaryan. The expert noted that Armenian markets have long resisted the expansion of Turkish goods. “Armenian economy, the private sector are ready to resist and compete with Turkey,” Ghazaryan said. On November 22, Yerevan hosted the first day of Armenian-Turkish business forum with 50 participants from various parts of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Malatya, Igdir, Kars, Diyarbakır, etc.)  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 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. |
