  Armenian PM, Ambassador of Egypt discuss bilateral ties December 16, 2011 - 18:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with newly-appointed Ambassador of Egypt to Armenia Alaa as-Din Saad El-Leyt. At the meeting, the parties stressed the necessity of intensifying Armenia-Egypt trade and economic ties, giving high assessment to the development of cultural relations. In this context the Ambassador noted the important role of the Armenian community of Egypt in strengthening of bilateral ties. In conclusion, the Ambassador briefed the PM on current political situation in Egypt as well as possible developments, governmental press service reported.   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 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.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
