AEPLAC presents annual report on economic development in YerevanNovember 19, 2008 - 13:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - AEPLAC, the Armenian European Policy and Legal Advice Center, presented "The Armenian Economic Trends: 2007 Annual Report" with a detailed analysis of the republic's macroeconomic development."This report offers a possibility to take a detached view of Armenia's economy development. We are thankful to AEPLAC for assistance," Tigran Davtyan, the RA Minister of Economy said during the ceremony. The report traditionally provides an in-depth analysis of the main macroeconomic developments of Armenia in the course of 2007 using both extensive international comparisons for a number of indicators and considering their trends ad developments during recent years. "This report is important for Armenia. It was a pleasure to work with AEPLAC," said Raul de Luzenberger, Head of European Commission Delegation to Armenia. The 2007 report fixed a GDP 13% growth, thus bringing Armenia to the 6th position in the world chart. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. 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. |