Sanctions against Iran to affect Armenian-Iranian cooperationJune 10, 2010 - 13:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The current U.S. policy towards Iran is rather anti-Armenian than anti-Iranian, according to expert Sergey Shakaryants. “The UN Security Council’s resolution on imposing new sanctions against Iran is a blow to the interests of all countries of the region. Appliance of sanctions will hardly stop uranium enrichment and nuclear research in Iran but will create new obstacles in Iran’s relations with its neighbors, including Armenia,” he told journalists on June 10. Shakaryants reminded that Armenia and Iran have developed a number of joint energy projects. “Yesterday’s decision will affect the Armenian-Iranian cooperation,” he said. He noted that during the coming months tensions may heighten in Middle East. “All depends on the hearings on Israel to be held in the UN. If the organization fails to take an equal position on both Israel and Iran, it can have grave consequences. After the yesterday’s resolution, Iran will hardly observe the agreements reached by Brazil and Turkey. Top stories President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. 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. Partner news | Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |