Expert: Armenian economy ready to resist Turkish expansion November 22, 2011 - 13:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Opening of Armenian-Turkish border poses no threats to Armenian economy, according to the Chairman of the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen of Armenia, Arsen Ghazaryan. The expert noted that Armenian markets have long resisted the expansion of Turkish goods. “Armenian economy, the private sector are ready to resist and compete with Turkey,” Ghazaryan said. On November 22, Yerevan hosted the first day of Armenian-Turkish business forum with 50 participants from various parts of Turkey (Istanbul, Ankara, Malatya, Igdir, Kars, Diyarbakır, etc.) 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |