U.S.: ANNP should be replaced by new oneJune 15, 2007 - 19:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. thinks replacement of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant by a new one a necessity, U.S. Charge d'Affairs in Armenia, Anthony Godfrey said. Mr Godfrey said the United States contributed to minimization of danger of the NPP, however, it's not enough and necessity of replacement is still urgent. The U.S. holds talks with the Armenian leadership in search of an optimal solution to the problem, according to him. Mr Godfrey informed that since Armenia acquired independence, the U.S. has allocated $1.6 billion as financial assistance and this index keeps growing. "These are programs of contribution to economy, democracy as well as projects targeted at perfection of the defense ministry system," he said adding that during last year the U.S. assigned $20 million to Armenia for implementation of various measures in the defense ministry, these being English language studies, exchange of experience and transformation of the Armenian peacekeeping battalion into a brigade. Those who wish to learn more about the above-mentioned programs can visit a special web site launched June 15, IA Regnum reports. 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 | 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”. Prosecutors to appeal Armenia ex-President’s acquittal Sargsyan was acquitted on Friday, May 31 more than four years after going on trial on corruption charges. |