  Iraq eager to increase trade turnover with Armenia, says envoy November 13, 2021 - 16:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iraq is eager to strengthen relations with Armenia and increase the trade turnover between the two countries, Iraqi ambassador to Yerevan Dr. Suhailan M. Khaleel Al-Joubouri said at a meeting with Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan on Friday, November 12. According to information provided by the Ministry of Economy, Dr. Al-Joubouri stressed the importance of Armenia for Iraq, as well as the fact that Armenians are popular in his country. The diplomat suggested holding a meeting of the two countries' intergovernmental commission in Baghdad, adding that Iraq is interested in the participation of Armenian construction and energy companies in the reconstruction of Iraq. Kerobyan too expressed interest in that, noting that the government is ready to support those who'll join the process. The Minister suggested that the Iraqi government consider the introduction of tools facilitating the Armenian companies' entry into the Iraqi market.   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 Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha  Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha.Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time.Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte.Pashinyan visits flood-hit region Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province. |
