Armenia’s exports hit all-time highJanuary 31, 2019 - 13:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s exports amounted to $2․412 billion in 2018, up by 7.8% against the previous year, the National Statistical Service reveals. Goods and services shipped abroad first surpassed the $2 billion threshold in 2017, when exports totaled $2.242. In 2018, however, the country set a new record by selling even more products overseas. Imports, meanwhile, grew by 21.1% to top $4.963 billion in the reporting period. 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. |