Oil-processing plant construction in Armenia at initial stageDecember 4, 2007 - 18:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Construction of an oil-processing plant in Armenia was discussed by the Armenian and Russian Presidents early this year, RA Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said."Presently, the construction project is at the initial stage. Trilateral talks between Armenia, Russia and Iran are held at the level of experts. Following the recent meeting of working groups, the sides will proceed with determining the issues regarding the technical and economic validity of the project," the Minister told Kommersant daily. 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 | 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. |