Energy is a political tool, Polish FM saysFebruary 28, 2007 - 14:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Energy has become a political tool which is used by many states," Polish Foreign Minister Anna Fotyga said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net "It doesn't refer to Russia only. The current policy of "mature" EU member states is to be somehow independent from Russia's gas. It doesn't mean that we refuse from the Russian pipeline. A transit state has a number of advantages. As to diversification of energy resources, Poland proceeded to application of technologies of production and export of coal. We also intend to develop nuclear energy. The energy issues are very serious and Poland is ready to hold talks with all partners for ensuring security priorities," she said. 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 | Russia warns Armenia against “falling into West’s trap” Zakharova maintained, however, that anything that will benefit the people of Armenia can only be welcomed. CSTO: Armenia has not participated in secretariat’s work recently Recently Armenia has not participated in the work of the secretariat of the CSTO, Imangali Tasmagambetov said. Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. |