  Armenian ex-FM, IMF reps discuss political, economic issues March 14, 2012 - 15:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Former Foreign Minister of Armenia Vartan Oskanian met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director for Armenia Menno Snel, with Guillermo Tolosa, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia present at the meeting. Discussion of challenges Armenian economy currently faces, development prospects and forecasts was in focus of the meeting. The parties also dwelt on Armenia’s political situation and oncoming parliamentary elections. IMF representatives further focused on regional issues, particularly developments in Syria, Iran, Russia and their impact on Armenia’s political and economic life.   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 |  Latest news Viva: Armenia's leading technology company introduces a new trademark  The updated brand Viva reflects a qualitatively new level of digital services.Turkey restoring 500-year-old Surp Sarkis Armenian Church During the program, Sahak Maşalyan, the Patriarch of Türkiye's Armenians, inspected the historic church and offered prayers.BSEC Secretary General due in Armenia on July 1 On July 1, the Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) Lazar Comanescu will pay a working visit to Armenia.Armenia win 3 gold medals at European Junior Boxing Championships Armenia has three world champions after the European Junior Boxing Championships held in Sarajevo over the past week. |
