Armen Movsisyan: states lacking experience in atomic energy won't be allowed to build NPPDecember 22, 2007 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The international community will never allow the states lacking experience in atomic energy to build a nuclear power plant nearby Armenia, RA Energy Minister Armen Movsisyan told a news conference December 22. "Those countries with energy deficit wishing to build a nuclear power plant should gain experience first. Armenia is the only state in the region possessing experience and possibility to build a new nuclear reactor," he said. "The international community eased positions as regards the possibility of a new nuclear reactor construction and closure of the functioning NPP. It's Armenia's achievement," he added, IA Regnum reports. Earlier, Azerbaijan and Georgia announced intention to build a nuclear power plant. 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 | 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. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. 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. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |