  PM: Armenian-Iranian project among key issues on govt. agenda July 20, 2012 - 17:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 20, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with newly-appointed Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Rayeesi. At the meeting, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of bilateral ties, noting Iran-Armenia joint projects among the key issues on Armenian government’s agenda. The Ambassador, in turn, pledged to contribute to further development of bilateral relations. The parties agreed to further expand the potential of trade and economic cooperation between the countries, also noting the importance of programs aimed at boosting tourism. The parties discussed the upcoming launch of Meghri hydro power station and oil-products pipeline construction. In conclusion, the Armenian official welcomed the Iranian leadership’s balanced stance on Karabakh conflict settlement, governmental press service reported.   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 |  Latest 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.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.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. |
