Armen Movsisyan: states lacking experience in atomic energy won't be allowed to build NPPDecember 22, 2007 - 14:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The international community will never allow the states lacking experience in atomic energy to build a nuclear power plant nearby Armenia, RA Energy Minister Armen Movsisyan told a news conference December 22. "Those countries with energy deficit wishing to build a nuclear power plant should gain experience first. Armenia is the only state in the region possessing experience and possibility to build a new nuclear reactor," he said. "The international community eased positions as regards the possibility of a new nuclear reactor construction and closure of the functioning NPP. It's Armenia's achievement," he added, IA Regnum reports. Earlier, Azerbaijan and Georgia announced intention to build a nuclear power plant. 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 | Lithuania sending €100,000 to help Armenia fight floods consequences Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. For the first time, Armenia votes in favor of Georgia resolution in UN Armenia on Tuesday, June 4 voted for the first time in favor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. Moscow warns Armenia against leaving Russian-led defense bloc Armenia could ruin its military ties with Russia if it continues drifting towards the West, according to a senior official in Moscow. |