  Georgia to join Iran-Russia-Armenia joint electricity supply networkOctober 19, 2007 - 18:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Georgia intends to join the Iran-Russia-Armenia united electricity supply network. The agreement was achieved during a regular session of the Armenian-Georgian intergovernmental commission for economic cooperation held in Yerevan.According to Georgian Deputy Energy Minister Archil Nikolaishvili, it will allow his country to satisfy electricity needs. "However, it will be a hard process. We lack the essential equipment to conduct works simultaneously with Armenia. At best, it will become possible by the end of 2008. But I am hopeful that formation of a transit energy network will become a reality," he said, ANS TV reports.   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-Qatar ties discussed in Doha  The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar.ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event.Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes. |
