Gazprom to obtain $100 stocks of Hrazdan heat power plantSeptember 14, 2007 - 20:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental committee on economic cooperation was held in Yerevan under presidency of RA Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan and Acting Russian Transport Minister Igor Levitin.The committee noted the progress in the fuel and energy sector, specifically implementation of the agreement signed March 31, 2007 by the Armenian government and Gazprom, whose investments amounted in $111,8 in 2006. In 2007 the investments promise to reach $190 million. According to the agreement, Hrazdan-5 power unit will be constructed and put into operation within shortest terms. During the sitting Minpromenergo and Gazprom were ordered to work out proposals regarding transfer of 100% stocks of the Hrazdan power plant to Gazprom with a purpose of creating a united multiplex of Hrazdan-5 and Hrazdan heat power plant, the RA government's press office reports. 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 | 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. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |