EU INTERESTED IN KARS-AKHALKALAK RAILWAY CONSTRUCTIONNovember 15, 2004 - 22:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The idea of the Kars-Akhalkalak railway branch construction roundabout Kars-Gyumri section, which is not functioning at present, was suggested by the Georgian and Turkish leadership this summer. However it is still unclear how far these plans can go, as they infringe on Armenia's interests in two sensitive points: the opening of Armenian-Turkish border and Javakhetia issue."We are discussing the project in detail, however besides the funds allocated by the EU we should find other sources of financing", Francois Lamoureux stated. Thus one can suppose that this project will not be realized in the near future and the EU is treating the initiative with cautiousness. Azerbaijani Minister of Transport Ziya Mamedov said the project may play a considerable role for the region. In his words, they have already requested to the corresponding European structures to finance the project. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |