Georgia may buy Iranian gas through Armenia or Azerbaijan: MinisterNovember 5, 2015 - 18:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia may in the future buy Iranian gas, the country's Energy Minister said on the eve of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's visit to Georgia. “Georgia-Iran relations are currently at a higher level than they used to be. Having no other alternative, Georgia will be able to buy Iranian gas only through Azerbaijan or Armenia. This is a long-term project that needs to be elaborated on,” Kakha Kaladze said. “Georgia has previously brought gas from Gazprom for commercial facilities and is likely to further cooperate with the Russian company,” Kaladze said. The Georgian Minister earlier met with his Armenian counterpart Yervand Zakharyan to discuss transit of electricity and the possibility of cooperation with Iran on gas supplies. Following the meeting, Zakharyan told reporters that the construction of Georgia-Armenia, as well as Armenia-Iran power transmission lines was discussed. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |