PM Sargsyan: war in Iran can affect Armenia, not KarabakhApril 4, 2012 - 11:13 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Launch of hostilities in Iran may affect the situation in Armenia but not in Nagorno Karabakh, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said. “Iran is one of our two neighbors we have relations with. Armenia has no ties with Azerbaijan and Turkey; only Iran and Georgia are left. International sanctions imposed on Iran hamper the development of its economic ties with Armenia, and they do not favor our state interests,” Sargsyan emphasized in an interview with Russian Kommersant paper. PM believes military scenarios that may be implemented in Iran cut down Armenia’s opportunities for diversifying its economy, add to the country’s geopolitical risks and affect the investment attractiveness. Sargsyan further added that Armenia is ready to face potential risks and challenges in case Iran decides to close its borders. “We have a specific national doctrine outlining all possible risks and challenges. We must be prepared for different scenarios in terms of guaranteeing our national security,” he stated. Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |