Prime Minister considers biofuel production in Nagorno Karabakh as important and perspectiveAugust 2, 2011 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan visited briquet department of Askeran’s Avetaranots village wood-processing plant on August 1, where biofuel production is set, according to the Governmental press service. Sargsyan emphasized importance and efficiency of biofuel production program for Nagorno Karabakh economy. “Economic system of Nagorno Karabakh gains stability, since economic system must ensure its sustainable development in different situations. From this viewpoint, I consider this program to be highly perspective, first of all in terms of national security,” said the Prime Minister adding that the program will have multiplicative effect, as it boosts economic development, use of local raw material, creation of job opportunities, as well as efficient forest management to be realized in future. The program is designed to make an obvious economic influence, as the energy sphere spending will fall by minimum 30% which means that production capacity and efficiency may rise, bringing forth a serious budget influence. 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 | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. 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. |