  Expert suggests Iran assist oil pipeline construction in Armenia February 2, 2012 - 19:45 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Following recent developments over Iran nuclear program, Iran’s political elite has given up illusions in relation to Hamas and other Palestinian organizations that have traditionally been regarded as pro-Iranian, according to deputy head of YSU Oriental Studies department Vardan Voskanyan. The expert noted that Iran has halted financing these organizations, suggesting the assistance be aimed to implementing economic projects in Armenia. “I deem Iran’s initiative reasonable, particularly in terms of oil pipeline construction as Armenia may facilitate export of the Iranian oil,” Mr.Voskanyan said.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
