Fradkov Hopes Gas Delivery through Georgia to Armenia Won't Be StoppedDecember 1, 2006 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - I think that the delivery of the Russian gas to Armenia will not be hampered or suspended, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov told a news conference upon completion of the meeting with Armenian Premier Andranik Margaryan. In his words, Russia is concerned about the Russian-Georgian relations but hopes for the better. He also remarked that the Russian-Georgian problems have a negative impact on relations with Armenia, which is being isolated in a way. To improve the situation, in Fradkov's opinion, the efficiency of the existing transport flows and routes should be raised. When asked whether Georgia may illegally take Russian gas, Fradkov said the problem was not discussed at the meeting but the Russian side hopes the situation will not deteriorate. "We hope for the better," he resumed, reports Prime-TASS. 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 | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |