A thaw in Russian-Georgian relations will lead to Upper Lars automobile control point openingMay 12, 2009 - 19:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Transportation Minister Gurgen Sargsyan hopes for Upper Lars automobile control point opening. "Repair works have been conducted for 3 years. Currently the opening of control point depends only on some political issues," he told a news conference in Yerevan."All the states it the region, including Armenia, will benefit from a thaw in Russian-Georgian relations," he added. Upper Lars automobile control point, closed for reconstruction in July 2006, is the only one at Russian-Turkish border. Upon completion of repair works, a festive ceremony was held last Tuesday. 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 | Armenia's Davit Chaloyan qualifies for Paris Olympics The Armenian boxer qualified for Paris Olympics after a series of successful bouts at the 2nd World Qualification Tournament. Lemkin Institute urges Armenia to respect people’s right to dissent The Lemkin Institute has urged the Armenian government to respect people’s fundamental human right to express their dissent. French-Armenian journalist returns to France after 41-day hunger strike Nicolian said on social media on Sunday, June 2 that he needs to improve his health in order to “continue the fight”. Iran’s Red Crescent sends aid to Armenia’s flood-hit regions The Iranian Red Crescent Society has sent humanitarian aid to the victims of deadly floods that hit northern Armenia on May 25-26. |