  Azeri economist: Railway to Turkey through Armenia could cost $434m January 12, 2021 - 18:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Building a railway between Azerbaijan and Turkey through the territory of Armenia is estimated to cost $434 million, according to Vusal Gasimli, the Executive director of the Center for Economic Reforms Analysis and Communication of Azerbaijan. Gasimli was referring to the proposed Kars-Nakhichevan-Meghri-Zangelan-Baku railway, which would connect Nakhichevan with Azerbaijan. He noted that Armenia, using the potential of Azerbaijan, can establish transport communication with Russia in two directions – Gyumri-Nakhichevan-Meghri-Baku and Ijevan-Gazakh-Baku. “Given that rail communication from Kars to Gyumri can also be established, then, according to foreign sources, the cost of the railway construction project Kars-Gyumri-Nakhichevan-Meghri-Baku will amount to about $434 million,” Gasimli said. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Monday, January 11 met with Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev on Moscow. The three signed a statement on their plans to unblock transport and economic communications in the region.   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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
