  Zarif thinks Armenia-Iran railroad really possible January 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 |  Latest news Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.Armenian cemetery in Fresno hit by arsons six times since January Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance.Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan Armenian shooter Elmira Karapetyan won gold at the ISSF World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Rio de Janiero. |
