Communications play important role in settling differencesJune 22, 2009 - 13:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - International conference "Armenia at the crossroads of communications" launched in Armenia. The conference is attended by experts and politicians from Russia, Turkey, Georgia. Iran's delegation does not participate in the conference due to a strained internal political situation in the country."Communications play important role in our complex region, however our region is attractive in respect to investments and cooperation," Shavarsh Kocharyan, RA deputy minister of foreign affairs said opening the conference. According to him, energy projects are of main priority. "Currently, attempts to isolate Armenia from such regional projects are undertaken, but even in the case of isolation Armenia is able to export electric energy to neighbor countries. All this is possible thanks to cooperation with Russia and implementation of projects with Iran," Mr. Kocharyan stressed. Communications play an important role in ironing out the differences, although they can also cause differences, Shavarsh Kocharyan said. 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 | Mirzoyan says meeting with Bayramov was “constructive” At the moment, Ararat Mirzoyan said, there is no basis for additional comments. OSCE vows support for Armenia “in all three directions of security” Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 151 detained as civil disobedience campaigns continue in Yerevan Citizens have been blocking streets in the Armenian capital, demanding Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation. France welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan meeting in Almaty France has welcomed the new round of negotiations between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan. |