  Georgian PM favors energy cooperation with Armenia  November 19, 2011 - 18:15 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Georgia signed an intergovernmental agreement comprising 19 cooperation prospects. During the press conference Georgian Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri stressed the importance of cooperation with Armenia in energy sector. “We envisage restoration of high-voltage transmission to ensure the safety of both countries,” Gilauri said. Gerogian PM noted creation of a single base at border post as second underlying issue in bilateral relations. In this context, his Armenain counterpart stressed both countries’ intention to start modernization of three border posts in full compliance with European standards. “The project will be implemented jointly with EU,” Tigran Sargsyan noted.   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 |  Latest news PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back  A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |
