Georgia, Azerbaijan propose Metsamor Nucelar Power Plant closure?January 18, 2012 - 17:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Azerbaijan proposes to create a nuclear-free zone in the South Caucasus. The initiative was put forward by Azerbaijani Minister of Industry and Energy Natig Aliyev at the meeting with a delegation headed by Deputy Chairman of the Georgian Parliament Fridon Todua. Mr. Aliyev expressed concern over the Metsamor Nucelar Power Plant endangering all the region's countries, according to spokesman for the ministry Azer Mensimli. Azerbaijan proposed Georgia to support the closure of the nuclear power plant. The proposal was supported by Deputy Chairman of the Georgian Parliament, who promised to inform state bodies and the public after returning to Tbilisi, Trend reported. 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 | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. |