Seyran Ohanyan receives Head of EU Delegation in Armenia

YEREVAN, JANUARY 18, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan held a meeting Wednesday with new head of EU delegation to Armenia, Ambassador Traian Hristea.

Seyran Ohanyan congratulated the Ambassador on appointment wishing him fruitful work, press service of Armenian Defense Minister told Armenpress.

The sides discussed prospects of Armenia-European Union cooperation in the field of defense.

Armenia takes steps to improved its position in doing business ranking of the World Bank

YEREVAN, JANUARY 18, ARMENPRESS: A cooperation agreement will be signed between the Armenian government and International Financial Corporation. The issue on this is involved in the agenda of the January 19 sitting of the executive body, Armenpress repots citing Armenian government's official website.

The support shown by International Finance Corporation to the Armenian government for the reforms implemented in our country will be continued, particularly, in taxing, export and import, improvement of the investment environment and in development of the private sector.

The implemented reforms will considerably increase Armenia's global competitiveness and improve Armenia's position in WB's Doing Business rating.

The support shown by International Finance Corporation to the Armenian government for the reforms implemented in our country will be continued, particularly, in taxing, export and import, improvement of the investment environment and in development of the private sector.

The implemented reforms will considerably increase Armenia's global competitiveness and improve Armenia's position in WB's classification concerning business.

Development prospects of Armenian-Canadian relations discussed

YEREVAN, JANUARY 18, ARMENPRESS: Armenian Ambassador to Canada Armen Yeganyan met January 16 with Canadian Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney. The interlocutors discussed different aspects of Armenian-Canadian relations, referred to the positive role of the Canadian-Armenian community in interstate relations, press service of Armenian Foreign Affairs Ministry told Armenpress.

With Minister Jason Kenney's inquiry, the Armenian Ambassador presented Armenia's position on regional issues, the process of the talks over NK issue, and the current economic situation of Armenia.

Minister James Kenney expressed his respect toward the Canadian-Armenian community, Armenian people and their cultural heritage in general.