US Understands Energy Security Is Priority to ArmeniaJuly 1, 2006 - 14:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States assists in working out a long-term energy strategy in Armenia, U.S. Ambassador John Evans stated on June 30. "The US understands that energy security is a priority to Armenia," the American diplomat noted. He affirmed that Washington perceives the importance of the use of alternative energy sources and diversification of energy supply, and knows that in this context one of the options under consideration is the building of a new atomic power plant. Evans announced that the project of building a new atomic plant involves participation of international donors, which depends on the possibility to perceive fully the strategy of Armenia in the sphere of energy and closing of the old atomic power plant. John Evans suggested that Armenia discuss how the settlement of complicated problems with Azerbaijan will affect diversification of energy supply and finding new markets for generated electricity, reports lragir.am. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Armenia considers Cyprus as one of its main partners in EU - envoy Armenia considers Cyprus one of its main partners in the European Union, Ambassador Tigran Mkrtchyan has said. Armenian, Albanian Foreign Ministers discuss ties, regional issues Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani. POLITICO: Baku lobbying agains detained Karabakh ex-leader abroad Azerbaijan is lobbying agains former Nagorno-Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan, according to POLITICO. Armenia confirms will attend NATO summit in Washington Armenia has confirmed its participation in the NATO summit in Washington, a spokesperson has confirmed. |