Iran, Armenia sign memorandum of understandingOctober 25, 2012 - 18:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Yerevan hosted the 11th sitting of Armenian-Iranian intergovernmental committee on October 23 through 25. To attend the sitting, Iranian delegation of high-ranking officials and experts led by Energy Minister Majid Namjoo arrived in the Armenian capital. At the sitting, the parties discussed trade and economic ties, issues related to the sectors of energy, transport, communication, ecology, healthcare and agriculture. At the event, Yerevan and Tehran agreed to hold discussions on construction of Iran-Armenia railway. A memorandum of understanding was signed in after the completion of the sitting. As Mr. Namjoo further stressed, both Iranian and Armenian sides believe the railways construction to be if key importance. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | 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. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |