IMF reaffirms its willingness to assist in implementation of Armenia’s governmental programsDecember 15, 2010 - 18:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received newly appointed head of IMF mission in Armenia Mark Horton. Guillermo Tolosa, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, also participated in the meeting. The parties praised the results of IMF-Armenia cooperation, the RA governmental press service reported. They referred to the three-year program of long-term financing and long-term lending implemented by the IMF jointly with Armenia’s government, as well as to basic directions of economic policy and actions aimed at Armenia’s economy development. Specifically, tax-budgetary policy, problems related to inflation, as well as outlooks for the country’s economic development were in the focus of the meeting. The IMF representatives reaffirmed the international structure’s willingness to assist in implementation of governmental 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 | 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. |