  BSEC Transport Ministers discuss cooperationJuly 6, 2007 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Transport Ministers of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) met in Istanbul to discuss cooperation between the member countries and further development of the region.Head of the Armenian delegation, Deputy Transport Minister Hrant Beglaryan made a report on the state of the Armenian transport sector, the reforms carried out and prospects of development. The meeting participants adopted a Declaration which stresses the necessity of developing the transport system in the region, creation of favorable conditions for cargo transportation and enlarged partnership between the BSEC and international transport companies, the RA MFA press office 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 |  Related sections Latest 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.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.Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. |
