Hydro power plants to open in Syunik and KarabakhFebruary 14, 2012 - 16:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Cooperation agreements in the fields of energy and education were signed during the visit of Slovak delegation headed by member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic František Mikloško, the Chairman of the Forum of Armenian Associations of Europe said. “Student exchange agreements were reached between universities of Goris, Stepanakert and Slovakian university in Skalica. Joint forums and conferences are planned with students from Armenia, Artsakh and Slovakia participating,” Ashot Grigorian said. Dwelling on energy sphere, Mr. Grigoryan noted official opening of a small hydropower station in Nagorno Karabakh, constructed through assistance of Slovak and Czech businessmen and companies. “Agreements on construction of other two 50 megawatt hydro power plants in Syunik and Karabakh were signed,” Ashot Grigorian said. Moreover, agreements were reached on possible purchase of mining equipments by Zangezur Copper Molybdenum Combine (ZCMC). “These are new equipments that will ensure ZCMC operation without harming the ecology,” Grigoryan said. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |