Armenian Leader and WB Representatives Discussed Implementation of Joint ProgramsMay 31, 2006 - 19:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today Armenian President Robert Kocharian met with World Bank Country Director for Europe, Central Asia and South Caucasus Donna Dowsett-Coirolo and WB Yerevan Office Director Roger Robinson, reports the Press Service of the Armenian leader. During the meeting the parties appreciated the process of implementation and results of joint programs. Dowsett-Coirolo informed that Armenia is leading in the World Bank rating on implementation of WB programs and steps undertaken to improve business and investment atmosphere. Expressing satisfaction with that fact, the President stated that the republic will not stop on what is achieved and the process of reforms will continue. The matter of struggle against corruption was also discussed. The Armenian leader informed that process of reforms in the judicial and legal sphere has been launched and Armenia expects consultative assistance from the WB in that respect. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |