Russian Railways OJSC's 2009 investments to comprise RUR 2.7 billionJune 12, 2009 - 14:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "We are quite satisfied with previous year's results of the implantation of concessionary agreement with 'Armenian Railways'," "Russian Railways" OJSC President Vladinir Yakuninsaid today during his visit to Yerevan central station. This year, "Russian Railways" plans to fully compensate last year's omissions, Yakunin added. The question was discussed during consultations with both RA President and Government.As mentioned by "Russian Railways" President, investment volumes in 2009 will comprise RUR 1.2 billion, plus 39% of previous year's unfulfilled investments. The total investment sum for 2009 will this make up RUR 2.7 billion. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |