Diversification of energy carriers to guarantee Armenia's securityFebruary 20, 2007 - 17:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia will import gas both from Russia and Iran in near future, and undoubtedly, it will have its reflection on the energy security of the country, stated German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the joint press conference in Yerevan. Alongside he stressed, development of nuclear energy sector in the country is important for Armenia. In his part Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian confirmed, indeed, in spring of 2007 Iranian gas will enter Armenia. 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 | Putin congratulates Pashinyan’s birthday Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his birthday on June 1. Opposition motorcade en route to Gyumri for large rally A motorcade of protesters headed by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan is heading to the city of Gyumri. Ruling MPs, Foreign Minister talk Armenia-Azerbaijan processes MOs from the ruling Civil Contract party met with the Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan in the Armenian parliament. Russia: Armenia’s frozen membership weakens CSTO position in Caucasus A Russian envoy said any step that could alienate the CSTO member states from each other is “deeply wrong”. |