PM: Armenian-Iranian project among key issues on govt. agendaJuly 20, 2012 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 20, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Rayeesi. At the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of bilateral ties, noting Iran-Armenia joint projects among the key issues on Armenian government’s agenda. The Ambassador, in turn, pledged to contribute to further development of bilateral relations. The parties agreed to further expand the potential of trade and economic cooperation between the countries, also noting the importance of programs aimed at boosting tourism. The parties discussed the upcoming launch of Meghri hydro power station and oil-products pipeline construction. In conclusion, the Armenian official welcomed the Iranian leadership’s balanced stance on Karabakh conflict settlement, governmental press service reported. 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 | Armenia recalls Belarus envoy for consultations Armenian Ambassador to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry reveals. Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenia will leave Russian-led military bloc, says Pashinyan Armenia will leave the Russian-led Collective Security Organization, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, without giving any dates. EU encourages Armenia to prioritize strategic projects The EU has encouraged Armenia to prioritize strategic projects, according to a statement from the country’s Foreign Ministry. |