Armenian Minister speaks deadlines for rail route through NakhijevanDecember 30, 2021 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "Active discussions" on the renovation of the Armenian section of a rail route to Azerbaijan are currently underway, Minister of Territorial Administration and infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan has said, according to Sputnik Armenia. Sanosyan believes it will take about 10 months to a year to transport cargo through the Yeraskh-Julfa section. "In certain areas a large-scale process needs to be implemented, which could last years. In other parts, it will be easier to restore [the railway] and exploit it," Sanosyan was quoted as saying on Wednesday, December 29. The Deputy PMs of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan first meet in person on January 30 in Moscow to discuss new transport communications that would link Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan. New rail and road routes in the South Caucasus are expected to connect the Azerbaijani Autonomous Republic of Nakhichevan with the rest of the country, for which a road will be built through the territory of Armenia. There will also be road and rail routes through the territory of Azerbaijan to connect Armenia to Russia. 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 | 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. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |