Airbus interested in implementing educational programs with ArmeniaOctober 15, 2019 - 16:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Airbus is interested in the implementation of educational programs with Armenia, President Armen Sarkissian's office said in a statement about company representatives' upcoming visit to Armenia. In particular, the Vice President on defense and space issues Lionel Champeaud and Regional Director Vsevolod Kazakov will visit Armenia on October 15-18. President Sarkissian first met the leadership of the company within the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget in June. There and then an agreement was reached on the visit to Armenia and continuation of discussions on a possible cooperation. Airbus is a leading aerospace corporation whose representatives will discuss opportunities of assisting the development of the industry in Armenia. The company is interested in the implementation of educational programs and cooperation with Armenian institutes. In particular, Airbus has expressed readiness to implement educational and training programs with the participation of the French International Space University and National Space School. The aircraft manufacturer is the largest space and aviation company in Europe. It constantly strives to find new solutions and implements modern technologies which create new opportunities for the future of flying. 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. |