“It’s clear, that Azerbaijan is using internal political debates on parliamentary level as certain messages to Tehran. Aliyev’s visit to Tehran is also planned: it may be used as well, attempting to somehow balance activating cooperation with Armenia.”
“I think if we observe USA-Europe relations, currently we appeared in a paradox situation. There were times, when the EU was calling the USA to reduce its influence in Europe, the EU was calling the USA to withdraw its military bases, the EU was claiming that it intends pragmatic relations toward Russia and tense relations of the EU and Russia prevent European business only.”
Expenditures in the field of apartment construction and services have decreased the most—18.2%, thus, comprising AMD 16.3 billion. The highest growth—10.7% was recorded in general public services. Expenditures directed to the field of defence have grown by 6.7% in 2016 and comprised AMD 211.8 billion.
Danielsson said the EU is facing economic challenges as well, as the worst recession was recorded in the period of 2008-2009, as a result of which several EU states suffered serious economic losses, unemployment has grown, however the EU still continues existing under those conditions.
Armenia-EU negotiations are developing intensively. In future the sides will finalize works around new framework agreement. According to diplomatic sources of 168.am, one of the last phases of Armenia-EU negotiations—the tenth phase—will be launched this month.
At today’s Government session Karen Karapetyan stressed establishment of favorable conditions for economy development by state bodies. According to him measures should be taken, which will provide unimpeded development of business environment. K.Karapetyan highlighted undertaking of legislative changes as well directed to clarification of evading taxes, duties or other mandatory fees under the Criminal Code.
The Government of Armenia appointed Aramayis Grigoryan as Governor of Ararat province. Davit Lokyan, minister of territorial administration and development presented the confirmation at the Cabinet meeting.
Construction volumes in Armenia comprised AMD 397 billion 759.3 million in the period of January-December 2016. Pursuant data issued by the National Statistical Service of Armenia, toward the same period of the previous year decrease was recorded by 10.8%.
The Azerbaijani forces, taking advantage of the foggy weather condition, made an attempt of sabotage inltration for reconnaissance proposes in the northern (Talish) direction of Nagorno KarabakhAzerbaijan contact line at about 15:00, February 1.
“For instance, lack of a resolution to Nagorno-Karabakh fuels corruption because it keeps Armenia’s borders closed and, when borders are closed, it is easier for powerful business people and others to control economic markets and close off competition,” Ambassador Mills said.
