Iran and Armenia should cooperate proceeding from mutual economic interestsOctober 22, 2007 - 20:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran is a very important partner for Armenia, Armenian President Robert Kocharian said at a joint news conference with Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. "We should cooperate proceeding from mutual economic interests. During talks with the Iranian delegation a wide scope of issues was discussed. We specifically focused on energy issues. We agreed on building of an oil processing plant at the border with Armenia. We will launch construction of a water power plant and accomplish the Iran-Armenia gas pipeline. Agreement on construction of a railway was also achieved," President Kocharian said. 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 | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |