No One Except Russia Expressed Interest to Armenian EnergyApril 20, 2006 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Diversification of energy depends on who owns the objects generating electric power, Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian stated at a news conference in Yerevan. "Of course it is desirable that other countries participate in the development of our energy sector, however it turned out that no one except Russia expressed interest in the matter," Oskanian said.He remarked that in fact most of energy objects of Armenia appeared in the hands of the same state. «In this respect much depends on the points of agreement that fully provide for our energy security. And these points exist and they operate. It is also important to diversify energy resources,» Oskanian remarked. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |