  Russia, Azerbaijan to build railway in north of Iran November 27, 2011 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia and Azerbaijan have announced readiness to participate in the implementation of USD 400-million Rasht-Astara railway project in the north of Iran, Director-General of International Affairs at Iranian Railways (RAI) said. Abbas Nazari added that the three countries are due to hold a meeting within the next month to decide on signing a contract with an international consultation company to start preliminary studies. According to Nazari, the railway will be 75 km long and will cost $400 million, Tehrantimes reported.   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 |  Latest 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. |
