Armenia to discuss NPP safety with international expertsMarch 18, 2011 - 16:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan disaster reminds that provision of nuclear power plant safety in Armenia, as well as infrastructures, securing its uninterrupted work must be in the focus of attention, according to Armenian Prime Minister. As Tigran Sargsyan stressed at March 18 governmental sitting, an additional discussion involving international specialists will be held, to obtain expert advice on efforts to be undertaken to provide the NPP safety. 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 | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Residents Of border villages protest as Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on delimitation Residents of several Armenian communities in the northeastern Tavush province began protests late on Friday. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |