Armenia to export milk to RussiaApril 16, 2010 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia's agriculture watchdog, Rosselkhoznadzor, has permitted import of Armenian and Kazakh milk and dairy products. The ban on import of products from Armenia and Kazakhstan was lifted due to enterprises’ commitment to observe sanitary norms, Business FM reported. According to experts, this will not affect the Russian dairy industry. At the same time, Rosselkhoznadzor barred 15 foreign companies from importing meat, not meeting sanitary requirements. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor. |