First train arrives from Turkey in RussiaFebruary 10, 2021 - 10:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The first container train arrived from Turkey at the Vorsino station in the Kaluga region of Russia on Wednesday, February 10, Jam News reports. For 11 days, the train traveled to this station through the territories of Georgia and Azerbaijan via the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars line. This is the first time the train route is being used to reach Russia, the Turkish Embassy in Russia said. The composition included 16 forty-foot containers carrying dishwashers and gas stoves. Soon, Armenia may also become a transit side in trade turnover between Turkey and Russia. New possible rail and road routes in the South Caucasus would open several transport dead ends, in particular, connect the Azerbaijani Autonomous Republic of Nakhichevan with the rest of the country, as well as link Armenia to Russia by road and rail routes. Also, Russia and Turkey would have the possibility of overland communication through the territories of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |