Georgia interested in the construction of Batumi-Akhaklkalaki-Gyumri highwayMay 28, 2009 - 15:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - An interesting project within BSEC frameworks is the construction of Armenia-Batumi highway, MP Ara Nranyan, ARFD Advisor on Economic Issues and member of Armenian delegation in BSEC, told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent. "The Georgian side has again reiterated its determination and willingness to launch the construction of Batumi-Akhaklkalaki-Gyumri highway," he mentioned.Mr. Nranyan finds that a country like Georgia appeared in an unfavorable situation after Russian troops paralyzed the country's eastern-western part. The highway construction, according to the MP, is of practical importance both for Armenia and Georgia. For the former, it may become an alternative route to Black Sea coast. As to the latter, it may enable it to unite its country's eastern and western parts. 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 | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |