  Rosatom head hails professionalism of Armenian NPP staff February 7, 2012 - 18:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with Rosatom corporation director Sergei Kiriyenko. During the meeting the two men focused on issues related to development of Armenian-Russian cooperation, attaching importance to the collaboration particularly in the framework of construction of the new power unit in Armenia. Mr. Kiriyenko briefed President Sargsyan on his visit to Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), during which he familiarized himself with its operation and the territory meant for the construction of the new power unit. “Operation of Armenian Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is open to IAEA, EU and the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO). That’s a proper approach from the perspective of NPP ongoing operation, as well construction of a new one,” head of Rosatom said, hailing the professionalism of Armenian NPP staff. Upon completion of the meeting, Armenian President awarded Sergei Kiriyenko with order of honor for his contribution to the development of Armenian-Russian relations in economic field.   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 Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive”  At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments.OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation.France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |
