  Iran, Armenia can become regional energy operators March 28, 2011 - 15:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Energy Armen Movsisyan said that energy covers 80 per cent of bilateral projects implemented by Armenia and Iran, being estimated at USD 450mln. Movsisyan told ISNA news agency that as part of economic cooperation between the two countries, the third power transmission line is envisaged to be constructed to connect Iran and Armenia. Besides, construction of a hydropower plant will be launched soon on Arax River. Movsisyan said that the cooperation between Iran and Armenia may be further boosted, taking into consideration their outlooks for it. The two countries may play an important role in the establishment and operation of North-South international transport corridor as well, Iran News quoted Movsisyan as saying.   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 |  Latest news Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar  Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar.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.Armenian Foreign Minister regrets “tragic loss” of Iranian counterpart The Armenian Foreign Ministry has expressed shock over the death of the Iranian President and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.Armenian PM sends condolences to Iran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to the Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. |
