RESTORATION OF RAIL COMMUNICATION VIA ABKHAZIA DISCUSSED IN TBILISIJune 19, 2003 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Restoration of rail communication via Sochi-Tbilisi strip is being discussed at a conference on cooperation between rail departments in the Georgian capital today. As the rail department of Georgia told "Arminfo" agency, the issue will be discussed by deputy minister of communications of Russia and the leadership of the ministry of transport of Georgia. It should be noted that Armenia is interested in restoration of the railway, being the only rail link between Armenia and Russia, as much as Russia and Georgia are. Earlier Russian sources reported that, at the suggestion of the Russian ministry of communications, examination of the technical conditions of the communications within the Sochi-Tbilisi lot will be held at the initial stage. Data analysis will let determine urgent problems, the work direction and the volume of the project funding. Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. Partner news | Israel warns of “serious consequences” after Armenia recognizes Palestine Dmitry Gendelman said the move will have “serious long-term consequences” for Israel-Armenia relations. French envoy travels to Armenia’s Syunik French ambassador to Armenia Olivier Decottignies visited the town of Goris in the country’s southern Syunik province. Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan dies aged 67 Actress Lala Mnatsakanyan has died at the age of 67, according to a statement from the YSITC. CSTO says retains obligations to Armenia The CSTO retains all obligations to Armenia, the country remains an ally of the organization, Imangali Tasmagambetov says. |