Czech firm to build livestock breeding facility in ArtsakhAugust 19, 2014 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives from Czech company Genoservice met with the head of Artsakh’s Rural and Agricultural Support Fund Ashot Bakhshiyan to discuss a project that envisions a large livestock breeding facility in the village of Talish, according to Asbarez. The Czech businessmen said the location will adequately provide all of the necessary resources required for the project, such as water, power, and agricultural products. The first stage of the project will establish a complex that will house some 400 cattle. The second phase will expand the complex and will add a milk processing plant. Further opportunities for cooperation were discussed with Artsakh Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |