Ameriabank opens new branch in Vanadzor September 6, 2011 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On September 6, Ameriabank CJSC opened its new branch was in Vanadzor, Lori province of Armenia. “I am confident that our services and conditions will be attractive for Vanadzor population,” Ameriabank CEO Artak Hanesyan stated. According to him, prior to entering the market the bank conducted research according to which the new branch will mainly focus on fostering small and medium enterprises crediting in regenerated power, having in mind that programs on minor hydropower plants, consumers’ crediting and card related projects are being implemented in the field. Hanesyan also said that clients of the new branch will enjoy discounts and benefits in the end of September. Particularly account servicing will be free of charge. Acquiring VISA Classic or MasterCard Standard for natural persons will be free of charge without discounted balance. Also a whole range of other services are provided. For his part, Lori governor Artur Nalbandyan, noted that each new branch of the bank in the province gives momentum to development of the economy. “I am hopeful Ameriabank’s credit policy will enable the middle class to enjoy its services and particularly those of referring to crediting and SMEs,” he noted. 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 | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |