RA Agriculture Minister visits Armenian-Chinese factory ChinvanDecember 5, 2011 - 19:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan visited Armenian-Chinese factory manufacturing tractors and agricultural equipments Chinvan accompanied by Armenian Public Council member Yuri Javadyan. “This is one of the most essential issues as about 15-20% of agricultural machinery is out-of date,” Minister Karapetyan said after familiarizing himself with factory operations. He further noted that near future envisages detailed examination of issues related to quality and prices of the factory’s agricultural equipments stressing the importance of promoting agricultural production in the country. 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. |