Armenian Energy Minister briefs IAEA on Armenian NPP safetyJune 21, 2011 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan presented a report on Nuclear Energy Development Program in Armenia at a ministerial conference of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna. The conference was summoned on the initiative of IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano to strengthen nuclear safety throughout the world after the breakdown of Fukushima nuke plant in Japan. Mr. Movsisyan, who headed the Armenian delegation at the conference, touched upon issues of strengthening of the operating energy block at the Armenian NPP, construction of a new power generating unit and conduction of stress-tests at the NPP, according to the RA Foreign Ministry’s press office. The delegation included deputy minister of energy and natural resources Areg Galstyan, Permanent Representative of Armenia to the IAEA Ashot Hovakimian. A wide range of experts will participate in working sessions, including representatives from nuclear regulatory agencies, technical service organizations, international organizations and NGOs. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |