Latvia willing to share experience with Armenia in cooperation with EUDecember 17, 2010 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargyan received newly appointed Latvian Ambassador to Armenia Gints Apals (residence in Vienna). Mr. Sargsyan expressed hope that the Ambassador’s activity will be aimed at boosting the Armenian-Latvian relations. Mr. Apals noted for his part that Latvia is ready to assist Armenia and share its experience in cooperation with the EU> The two men discussed ways to promote bilateral economic cooperation and facilitate business ties through conduction of forums. The parties also referred to the two countries’ economic and political development in the post-crisis period, the governmental press service reported. 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 Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. |