 Armenia exports up by 24% in Jan-Feb 2016 March 22, 2016 - 12:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s foreign trade turnover amounted to AMD 264,3 billion in January-February 2016, decreasing by 1,8% against the same period in 2015, the country’s National Statistical Service reports. The exports totaled AMD 110 billion, up by 23.6 % against the same period last year, while imports amounted to AMD190 billion, dropping by 12,2%. The negative balance of trade thus amounted to $162.8 million in the reporting period.   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-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.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. |
