  Georgia uncertain about sale of Armenia-bound gas pipeline to Azerbaijani SOCAR companyDecember 13, 2010 - 18:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia is uncertain about the possible purchase of the gas pipeline by Azerbaijani SOCAR company. This refers to the part of the pipeline, through which natural gas is delivered from Russia to Armenia, Buiness Gruzia reported. Georgian Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze said: “Our stance on the matter has not been formed, as SOCAR has only announced its willingness at this stage. The company implements huge and interesting projects on Georgia’s territory. Accordingly, we adopt relevant decisions, taking into consideration the two states’ national interests.” The sale of the pipeline, which is of strategic importance for Armenia, to Azerbaijan may seriously affect the country’s interests.   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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
