Armenia, Slovenia to boost economic and cultural cooperationOctober 11, 2010 - 15:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Slovenian Foreign Minister Samuel Zbogar said that Armenia and Slovenia signed two agreements on economic and cultural cooperation. The legislative basis serves as a good prerequisite for expanding the bilateral cooperation in these directions, as Armenia has a rich cultural heritage, Zbogar said during the first Armenian-Slovenian business forum which kicked off in Yerevan on October 11. Samuel Zbogar noted that the Convention for Avoidance of Double Taxation creates a favorable investment environment, while Slovenia is open for expanding trade relations and takes care of diversifying its economy. He added that Slovenia negotiates with the EU on joining the Free Trade Agreement. As for priority fields of cooperation, the Minister pointed to renewable energy, ecology, construction, tourism, IT, delivery of agricultural and medical equipment. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian noted for his part that the Armenian and Slovenian authorities are ready to contribute to boosting the bilateral relations, as the available potential is used insufficiently. Mr. Nalbandian added that the ways for expanding the bilateral cooperation will be discussed at different levels on October 11, including between the Presidents. Besides, Nalbandian said that the Armenian-Slovenian business forum will serve as a new impetus and will be aimed at implementation of new joint business programs. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |