Iran reportedly starts building gas pipeline to Syria November 19, 2012 - 15:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has reportedly started building a $10 billion natural gas pipeline to Syria as part of efforts to boost its energy sector that has been battered by international sanctions. As The Associated Press reports citing Iranian semi-official Fars news agency, the 1,500 kilometer (750 mile) pipeline will pass through Iraq before reaching Syria. According to the report, Iran began construction of the first phase of the project involving a 225 kilometer (140 mile) stretch at an estimated cost of $3 billion. The entire project is to be completed in the second half of 2013. The deal was signed between Iran, Iraq and Syria last July. Iran has the world's second largest natural gas reserves, estimated at 28 trillion cubic meters.   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 |  Latest news Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide  Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports.For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow.Moscow says ready to support Yerevan-Baku reconciliation Moscow has confirmed its readiness to support the reconciliation of Yerevan and Baku. |
