Armenia investment projects to be revealed in Paris, Lyon, MarseillesFebruary 21, 2017 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Development Foundation of Armenia and Business France are organizing a campaign for Armenian economy’s investment environment on February 21-28 to unveil the advantages of starting a business in the country. The week-long event will feature meetings in three major cities - Paris, Lyon and Marseilles - while an investment forum will be held on February 23 in the French capital to introduce business projects to potential investors. Armenian companies representing the sectors of agriculture and food, information technology and engineering, light industry, wine, jewelry, pharmaceuticals, transport and energy will reveal their business projects at meetings with 25 French firms. Also, the French business people will get an insight into the advantages of entering the EEU (Eurasian Economic Union) and Iranian markets via Armenia. 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. |