Armenia searching means for Yerevan-Batumi highway constructionJuly 29, 2009 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A certain progress has been registered in Yerevan-Batumi highway construction issue.As RA Transport and Communication Minister Gurgen Sargsyan told a news conference today, Xiaoyu Zhao, Vice President of Asian Development Bank has recently visited Armenia to discuss a number of transportation issues, specifically Yerevan-Batumi highway construction. Negotiations are conducted with ABD as well as other interested parties for highway construction funding provision. The exact sum of project funding has not been yet determined as project feasibility study is currently is process. Upon study construction, financing issues will be discussed in more detail, RA Transport and Communication Minister stated. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |