Zarif thinks Armenia-Iran railroad really possibleJanuary 27, 2021 - 16:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said he does see real opportunities for connecting Armenia and the Islamic Republic via railroad through Nakhichevan. The project, he said, would benefit Iran, Armenia and the entire region, the Armenian Service of RFE/RL reports. "We are working on the matter with Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran," Zarif added. Zarif is in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, as part of his regional tour. He has already visited Baku and Moscow, and will travel to Ankara and Tbilisi afterwards. "Productive consultations with Armenian PM and FM. Reviewed common regional challenges and opportunities following recent conflict. Agreed on further strengthening bilateral ties & regional cooperation - including on connectivity projects: turning old rivalries into future synergies," Zarif tweeted after the meetings in Yerevan. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. 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. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |