Money transfers from Russia to Armenia drop by 43,1%: CBAMarch 4, 2015 - 17:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Private remittances from Russia and other countries to Armenia amounted to about $54.2 million in January 2015, a reduction of 34.8% compared to January 2014, according to the latest statistical data posted by the Central Bank, ARKA reports. Remittances from Armenia to foreign countries in January 2015 stood at about $17.1 million, down from $20.9 million in January 2014. Net inflow of remittances to Armenia in the reporting month amounted to approximately $37 million, down from $78.6 million remitted in January 2014. The bulk of remittances – about 68.4% of the total private money transfers to Armenia -comes as usual from the Russian Federation. Money transfers from Russia to Armenia in January 2015 fell by 43.1% if compared with January 2014 to approximately $37.2 million, while remittances from Armenia to Russia increased by 6.3% to $11.12 million. Private remittances to Armenia dropped by 7.5% during 2014 to $1.73 billion drams or 15.7% of the country’s GDP. The drop occurred last year mainly due to reduced remittances from Russia because of its weakening ruble. 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. |