Yaroslavl hosted discussions on RA-RF economic collaborationSeptember 25, 2009 - 20:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian delegation, headed by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan paid a working visit to Yaroslavl to participate in RA-RF intergovernmental economy collaboration committee sitting.During the sitting, Tigran Sargsyan noted that processes, which occurred in RA economy, are similar to those in Russian economy. "It's no coincidence, as our economic systems are integrated. Over 1000 companies with Russian capital are operating in Armenia," he said. RA Prime Minister thanked Russian Government and Vladimir Putin for support of anti crisis measures conducted, emphasizing that RA Government-implemented anti crisis programs yield positive results. The sitting focused on fuel and energy system, transportation, culture and education related issues. Sitting participants gave positive assessment to development of collaboration in the spheres of energetic, transportation, culture and education. 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 | Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |