  Gyumri- Kars economic forum kicks off in ArmeniaDecember 14, 2011 - 18:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On December 14, Gyumri hosted the opening of the 2nd Gyumri- Kars economic forum. The event is organized by the Caucasus Business and Development Network (CBDN), jointly with USAID, Eurasia-Partnership Foundation and International Alert London-based charity organisation. The forum brought together 30 Armenian and Turkish entrepreneurs engaged in production of wine, honey, cheese, meat products as well as representatives of agriculture and tourism sectors. The event aims to promote local business development through cooperation with foreign entrepreneurs.   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 Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia  Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28.Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia.Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports.Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |
