Twinning Program application submission launched in YerevanMarch 1, 2012 - 12:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 1, submission of applications for participation in Twinning program in the framework of Armenia-EU cooperation was launched in Yerevan. “Today’s event aims at informing those in charge of the program about preparing applications for further introducing them into circulation,” Armenian Deputy Economy Minister said. Garegin Melkonyan briefed those present that Twinning Program is funded by the EU as an assistance tool, noting that the European expert extends practical assistance, as a part of a government institution aimed at boosting activity of departments and bringing it in line with European acting legislation. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |