Iran is our alternative for resource supplyMay 21, 2009 - 15:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - "All joint projects between Armenia and Iran are directed at the provision of security, both in military and economy spheres," Director of ESU Center for Cultures and Civilizations, David Hovhannesyan told at the discussion of "Perspectives of Armenian -Iranian relations". "From the viewpoint of security provision Azerbaijan is playing a very important role. In blockade circumstances Iran is the only "road of life" to Armenia," the expert emphasized. In his opinion the most important issue in the development of Armenian-Iranian relations is infrastructure development issue. "Iran-Armenia gas line is an additional possibility for this. We mustn't forget about Iran-Armenia railway construction that would open many ways into the outer world for our country," David Hovhannesyan said, adding that today there's every possibility for Iran to become our primary resource supplier. 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 | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |