RA Deputy Prime Minister receives journalists from UAEApril 23, 2010 - 11:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy PM, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan received a group of journalists from the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry’s press service reported. Answering numerous questions, mostly about bilateral relations, Mr. Gevorgyan said that trade relations are developing and stressed the importance of attracting UAE investments in Armenian economy. He also referred to long-term cooperation, pointing out to the potential in energy, agriculture, construction materials and tourism. As to collaboration in culture, science and education fields, Mr. Gevorgyan noted that this year 10 Armenian students will take refresher courses in Abu Dhabi High Technology College. He noted that formation of Armenia-UAE intergovernmental committee could boost trade and economic relations. Direct synergy between business structures can be another platform for expanding the relations, according to him. Mr. Gevorgyan attached importance to the role of mass media and expressed hope that journalists will promote development of the mutual relations through their activities. 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. |