Iran states importance of Armenia's SyunikNovember 1, 2021 - 18:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian Ambassador to Yerevan Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri has stressed the importance of the southern Armenian province of Syunik for the Islamic Republic, signalling Tehran's interest in joining various projects in the region. Zohouri made the remarks during a meeting with Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan, amid unrest on the borders with Azerbaijan. Armenia is currently building a new road as an alternative to the one that passes through pockets of Azerbaijan-controlled territories. Since last month, Azerbaijan has imposed strict regulations on Iranian drivers which are posing major problems for them passing through the 20-kilometer section of Armenia’s Goris-Kapan road, including paying tolls levied by Azerbaijani border guards deployed in the area earlier. Sanosyan weighed in on the role of infrastructure in Syunik, emphasizing the active road construction works currently underway in the province. The Minister revealed a part of the strategic road is being completed, while two other parts are no less important. According to information provided the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures, Sanosyan is readying for a trip to Iran in the near future. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |