New cold storage complex opens at Zvartnots airport May 25, 2011 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On May 25, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan visited Zvartnots airport to familiarize himself with the process of a new terminal construction. President Sargyan and Armenian Argentine entrepreneur Eduardo Eurnekian discussed modernization program of the airport, the annual capacity of which may total 3.5mln passengers. 78% of constructions works are completed, while the new terminal is scheduled to be opened in fall of 2011. Mr. Sargsyan also participated in the official opening ceremony of a cold storage complex constructed near the cargo terminal with usage of modern technologies and best international experience as part of free trade zone creation. Armenia International Airports CJSC invested around $6mln to construct the cold storage complex, which will allow Armenian farmers to transport, store and pack their products in compliance with international standards. The complex will allow exporting agricultural products to all the countries, with which Armenia has air communication. 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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |