Georgian PM favors energy cooperation with ArmeniaNovember 19, 2011 - 18:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia and Georgia signed an intergovernmental agreement comprising 19 cooperation prospects. During the press conference Georgian Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri stressed the importance of cooperation with Armenia in energy sector. “We envisage restoration of high-voltage transmission to ensure the safety of both countries,” Gilauri said. Gerogian PM noted creation of a single base at border post as second underlying issue in bilateral relations. In this context, his Armenain counterpart stressed both countries’ intention to start modernization of three border posts in full compliance with European standards. “The project will be implemented jointly with EU,” Tigran Sargsyan noted. 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 | 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. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |