  Regional countries have no legal grounds to resist construction of Armenian NPP’s new unit May 17, 2011 - 16:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Areg Galstyan said that Armenia informs the region’s countries on the project for construction of a new nuclear unit of the Armenian nuclear power plant in compliance with the international law, without any legal violations. Three (Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia) out of four regional countries expressed willingness to discuss the matter, Galstyan told public hearings on the nuclear unit construction held on May 17 in Armavir region. According to him, concerns of the regional countries are clear, taking into consideration the NPP’s proximity to their borders. “The regional countries have no any legal grounds to resist the construction,” said Galstyan. He added that Geneva is scheduled to host discussions on construction of the new nuclear unit of the Armenian NPP with international ecological organizations in June.   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 European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
