Iraq-Iran-Armenia road currently under discussion: MinisterFebruary 3, 2016 - 18:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Construction of an Iraq-Iran-Armenia road is currently under discussion, Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations Armen Yeritsyan said Wednesday, February 3. During a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Armenia Seyed Kazzem Sajjadi and the embassy adviser Sopani Par, Yeritsyan briefed the guests on the Ministry’s activities, stressing the sectors that could be useful in bolstering Yerevan-Tehran cooperation. The Minister also presented the results of his visit to Iraq, noting that construction of the Iraq-Iran-Armenia road is currently under discussion. Ambassador Sajjadi, in turn, thanked the Minister for his warm welcome, noting that Iran is ready to expand ties with Armenia in all sectors. Also, the parties dwelled upon possible cooperation in the field of seismic protection, organization and implementation of search and rescue operations, as well as prevention of natural and man-made disasters. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |