Russia may cut price for Armenia gas supplies, Energy Minister saysJanuary 20, 2016 - 15:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The government of Armenia has applied to Moscow for a reduction of gas price, the Minister of Economy told reporters Wednesday, January 20, PastInfo reports. “The price of energy carriers obviously plays a significant role for our economy, as it determines electricity tariffs,” Karen Chshmarityan said. “Missing this opportunity and not giving it a try would be wrong, taking into account the fact that many Armenian companies are major consumers of gas and electricity.” Chshmarityan failed to name the exact figure, noting, however, that a possibility of price cut does exist. According to non-official sources, the price of natural gas imported from Russia will drop by 20%. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |