  Kazakhstan, Armenia can launch direct rail communicationDecember 25, 2008 - 15:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An agreement to build a railway connecting Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Iran has been already signed, a Kazakh Embassy official said. "The construction will be over in 2011. If Iran and Armenia agree to build a link, direct communication will be establishment between Kazakhstan and Armenia. Given Russia's interest in the project, I think it will be implemented," said Kartay Khairov, advisor on economy at the Kazakh Embassy in Yerevan. "As far as I know, the Armenian government has assigned $1 million for the purpose," he 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 |  Related sections Latest news 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).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
