Iran is our alternative for resource supplyMay 21, 2009 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "All joint projects between Armenia and Iran are directed at the provision of security, both in military and economy spheres," Director of ESU Center for Cultures and Civilizations, David Hovhannesyan told at the discussion of "Perspectives of Armenian -Iranian relations". "From the viewpoint of security provision Azerbaijan is playing a very important role. In blockade circumstances Iran is the only "road of life" to Armenia," the expert emphasized. In his opinion the most important issue in the development of Armenian-Iranian relations is infrastructure development issue. "Iran-Armenia gas line is an additional possibility for this. We mustn't forget about Iran-Armenia railway construction that would open many ways into the outer world for our country," David Hovhannesyan said, adding that today there's every possibility for Iran to become our primary resource supplier. 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 | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |