Armenia, Iran agree to join forces for major road programOctober 29, 2021 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian ambassador to Iran Artashes Toumanian and Minister of Roads and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic Rostam Qasemi have discussed joined road and infrastructure projects in Tehran, the Armenian embassy in Iran reveals. The construction of an alternative road to replace the one passing through pockets of Azerbaijan-controlled territories, as well as the North-South highway and the Persian Gulf-Black Sea transport corridor were on the table on Thursday, October 30. Revealing that the construction of said alternative road is nearing completion and citing the large road construction program starting in Armenia in 2022, Toumanian used the stressed the importance of Iranian companies' participation in the project. Qasemi, meanwhile, conveyed the readiness of the Iranian side for cooperation, noting that the Armenian-Iranian cooperation will continue in the future, new programs will be launched. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |