EAEU members getting separate checkpoint on Russian-Georgian borderJune 15, 2022 - 15:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan has weighed in on the congestion of vehicles referring to the crowds at the Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border, maintaining that the situation is acute due to seasonal factors. Sanosyan revealed that by the decision of the Russian government another customs checkpoint will be opened, and certain privileges will be established for the EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) countries. "We must admit that all parties are making much effort to get out of the situation. For example, if the capacity is 400 [vehicles], but 700 cars are serviced per day, that speaks volumes," the Minister said. He added that in recent days the Minister of Economy, the Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, the employees of the State Revenue Committee have visited Lars to meet with the representatives of the Russian and Georgian sides and hold numerous discussions. 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. |