Italian businessmen briefed on Armenia’s investment attractivenessJune 1, 2012 - 22:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 25, under the auspices of Armenian Embassy in Italy, Venice hosted a business forum titled “Armenia- New Market for Italian Companies”. The event was organized by Armenian Economy Ministry, Armenian Development Agency, InfoArmenia company, Municipality of Venice and European business agency. The forum brought together 80 Italian companies from Venice, which were briefed on Armenia’s investment climate and the recent steps by Armenia authorities aimed at boosting the country’s business environment. Armenia’s recent progress in European integration, particularly launch of negotiations on joining free trade agreements with the EU was also presented to the guests, RA MFA reported. 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 | U.S., Armenia sign customs deal According to Armenian customs data, U.S.-Armenian trade reached $670 million last year. Glendale mayor to visit Yerevan Asatryan last visited Armenia in December 2022-January 2023 as she helped establish a partnership between Armenia’s Opera House and Los Angeles Opera. Ucom’s fixed network launches in Nor Hachn City residents will be able to use fixed-line Internet, mobile communications and television in one package at more affordable prices. Ambassador summoned to Russia returns to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin has returned to Yerevan more than two weeks after being recalled to Moscow for consultations. |