WB to continue providing assistance to ArmeniaMay 30, 2011 - 21:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan and Asad Alam, WB Regional Director for the South Caucasus Countries, visited Syunik province of Armenia. They familiarized themselves with the works carried out in the province through WB’s assistance, as well as discussed opportunities for new programs. Alam said the World Bank will continue providing assistance to Armenia for implementation of projects aimed at economic growth. He also noted that the programs implemented in Armenia are rated as those of high efficiency. Besides, Alam praised the role of the Armenian government and WB’s local staff in the programs implementation. 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 | Armenian delegation participating in NATO PA session The delegation is headed by Andranik Kocharyan, the chairman of the standing committee on defense and security matters. Schengen visa cost won’t change for Armenia – diplomat The increase in the cost of a Schengen visa will not apply to citizens of Armenia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said. Azerbaijan's defense spending set to increase by 11% Azerbaijan's spending on defense and national security will increase by 11%, according to a fresh bill. Armenian PM’s helicopter makes emergency landing in Vanadzor The helicopter transporting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made an emergency landing in Vanadzor. |