 Energy and transit key points of Iran-Armenia cooperation: Zarif November 28, 2017 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Energy and transit are key points of cooperation between Iran and Armenia, the Islamic Republic's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said after meeting his Armenian counterpart Edward Nalbandian in Yerevan, Aysor.am reports. According to him, Armenia and Iran enjoy a high level of political and economic ties. "There are good opportunities to develop economic relations between the two countries as economic and business sector representatives are now accompanying me in Yerevan," Zarif said. Also, the foreign minister thanked the Armenian authorities and people for their support in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake that rattled Iran just recently.   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 |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE 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. |
