  Iran- Armenia railway construction is a great achievement for ArmeniaApril 14, 2009 - 18:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran -Armenia railway construction is the most significant project ever implemented by joint efforts of Iran and Armenia, Garnik Asatryan ESU Iranology Department Head told a news conference in Yerevan. "Armenia-Iran railway construction should have been launched long ago. This is a serious project which might herald a new Silk Route and allow Armenia to break out of isolation. Geographically, the railway construction is not an easy task, requiring consistence on behalf of RA and Iranian authorities.'' On Mar. 3 in Yerevan a Draft Memorandum of Understanding on Iran-Armenia railway construction was signed between Armenia and Iran. The railway will be 470 km long, with 410 km of the main line passing trough Armenia's territory. Iran-Armenia railway construction is expected to be completed in 5 years.   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 |  Related sections Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
