Government- private sector cooperation to tackle export issuesDecember 4, 2011 - 15:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A new government- private sector cooperation platform must be formed to more effectively determine priority sectors of the country’s export-oriented economy, according to Armenian Prime Minister. At Republican Party of Armenia (RPA)-organized seminar on export-oriented industrial development strategy, Tigran Sargsyan urged the authorities to take better effort addressing the issue of economy regulation both on micro- and macro levels. “In full acknowledgement of new realities, the government of Armenia, assisted by WB, EV Consulting company and Economy Ministry initiated a new policy, envisaging cooperation with the private sector to jointly decide on priority issues in promotion of export,” the PM stressed. 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. |