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Crossroads of Peace will expand transport, trade and economic ties between the countries - Armenian Prime Minister
The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said. YEREVAN, 13 December. /ARKA/. The Crossroads of Peace project will secure favourable conditions for the expansion of transport, trade and economic ties between all interested states, Armenian Prime Minister ...
12/13/2024Armenia expects Iran to play an active role in ''Crossroads of Peace'' project- Ambassador
... communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Iran through the utilization of roads, railways, cables, pipelines, and power lines. This will create a short and efficient... ... Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. According to Armenia's position, all infrastructures operate under the sovereignty and jurisdiction... ... each country implements border and customs control on its territory and ensures the safety of the movement of goods, vehicles, and people along these routes. -0-
10/21/2024Armenia interested in unblocking all communications in the region - Mirzoyan
Armenia attaches great importance to regional consultations and engagements, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at ... ... transport communications in our region. Our vision of enhanced regional connectivity is clearly reflected in the "Crossroads of Peace" initiative, which was introduced by the Prime Minister of Armenia one year ago. ‘The key essence of this ...
10/18/2024Armenia not going to return its occupied territories by military means - Pashinyan
... communications between Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran through the use of roads, railways, cables, pipelines and power lines. This would allow for a short and... ... Mediterranean Sea, as well as a route from the Persian Gulf to the Black Sea. According to Armenia's position, all infrastructures should operate under the sovereignty and jurisdiction... ... each country on its territory shall implement border and customs control, ensure the safety of movement of goods, vehicles and people along them. -0-
10/12/2024Tatoyan speaks about environmental crimes of Azerbaijan in the occupied lands of Armenia
Azerbaijan is going to host the UN climate summit COP29 (in November), while it is destroying Armenia’s environment, said the head of the ‘’Tatoyan’’ ‘Law and Justice Center Foundation’, former Ombudsman of ... ... crimes against the residents of Nerqin Hand – more than 10 thousand cut down trees in the Shikahokh state reserve and military roads being built for tens of kilometers, numerous mines placed (both at two Azerbaijani positions), deprivation of residents ...
10/09/2024Overchuk believes there has been no progress for 1.5 years within the framework of the Armenian-Russian-Azerbaijani group on opening roads
Armenia is not formally withdrawing its signature from the trilateral statement signed in 2020 by Moscow, Baku and Yerevan, TASS ... ... establishing transport and economic ties in the region. The Armenian authorities have repeatedly stated their readiness to open all roads and railways within the framework of respect for the principles of equality, sovereignty and jurisdiction of the parties....
10/09/2024Iran supports Armenia's territorial integrity and ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project - Vice President
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received on Tuesday an Iranian government delegation led by the First Vice President of ... ... developments in the discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as the project of his government's ‘Crossroads of Peace’ project aimed at unblocking regional communications and its principles, stressing that Armenia is ready to promote ...
10/01/2024Trade turnover with Armenia surges from $200m to $711m - Iranian Ambassador
The trade turnover with Armenia has surged from $200 million to $711 million, Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia ... ... Armenian province of Syunik) is very important. ‘Joint projects such as building roads and expanding gas and electricity exchange projects help improve regional infrastructure... ... of the road increases from 6 metres to 17 metres, which is very useful in terms of safety and speed. We have other smaller joint projects,’ Sobhani said. He said Iran...
07/19/2024Baku hands over bodies of two servicemen to Yerevan
... servicemen are said to be KIA in September 2022 YEREVAN, June 21. /ARKA/. Azerbaijan handed bodies of two servicemen over to Armenia, the Armenian National Security Service reported on Friday. “The Azerbaijani side handed over two bodies of Armenian ... ... and Vardenis. A total of 190 houses were destroyed or damaged, as were numerous infrastructure facilities, gas pipelines, and roads. A total of 207 Armenian nationals are considered killed in action or missing, including four killed civilians. No less ...
06/21/2024A new road network is being formed in Armenia - Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced the construction of a new road network in Armenia during his visit to Syunik ... ... region on Sunday. He said the a strategic decision was made 18 months to expand the road network not by widening the existing roads, but by creating alternative ones. According to him, this can also have a positive impact on the economic life of some settlements....
06/17/2024Pashinyan says reopening of roads may precede signing peace deal with Baku
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of a peace treaty. YEREVAN, 12 June. /ARKA/. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today that the reopening of all roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan may precede the signing of ...
06/12/2024This is self-deception: MP from Pashinyan's faction on National Assembly's extraordinary session
... Whether the extraordinary session will take place depends on whether there will be a quorum (54 deputies),’ Aleksanyan told Armenia's Public Television. According to him, he does not know whether his faction will participate in the session or not, as ... ... supporters of the movement set up tents at the intersection of Baghramyan Avenue and Demirchyan Street blocking one of the major roads in the capital.-0-.
06/11/2024SCO interested in expanding mutually beneficial relations with Armenia - Secretary General
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received on Friday a delegation led by Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Secretary ... ... Armenia is interested in deepening broad regional cooperation and in this regard touched upon his government’s project ‘Crossroads of Peace’ designed to reopen all roads in the region Min stressed the interest of the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation ...
06/07/2024Yerevan sends Baku amended 9th revision of peace treaty draft - Foreign Ministry
Armenia has sent its 9th version of a draft peace treaty to Azerbaijan, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Ani Badalyan told Armenian ... ... other's territorial integrity, delimitation of the border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, and the reopening of all roads connecting Armenia and Azerbaijan. -0-
06/04/2024Train traffic restored on two out of eight damaged sections of the Armenian railway infrastructure
... Alaverdi-Akhpat railway line is being cleared of debris, large-scale excavation workl is underway to clear the sections and build access roads for construction equipment. At Akhtala station, work has been completed to restore power lines, supports and communication ... ... Preparation for oil cargo reception is underway at Ayrum station. It is planned to organise a temporary scheme of cargo delivery to Armenia on its basis. About 265 employees of the South Caucasus Railway, 30 employees seconded from the Russian Federation are ...
06/04/2024Lori governor: roads, bridges being repaired in flood-stricken areas
Large-scale works are underway to repair bridges and roads in the flood-stricken Lori province, its governor said on Thursday. YEREVAN, 30 May. /ARKA/. Large-scale works are underway ... ... Chochkan. Ghazaryan also added that the authorities continue to supply food to the flood-stricken settlements. Heavy rains flooded Armenia’s northeastern provinces Lori and Tavush on 25 and 26 May, causing the Debed, Aghstev, and Tashir rivers to overflow ...
05/30/2024Rescuers in Armenia evacuate residents of Sanahin settlement
Rescuers were evacuating residents of Sanahin settlement in Armenia's Lori region today, the Interior Ministry reported. YEREVAN, 27 May. /ARKA/. Rescuers were evacuating residents ... ... Lori region today, the Interior Ministry reported. Floods in northern Armenia have killed at least 4 people, destroyed major roads and bridges and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Water is also being drained from the basements of flooded buildings,...
05/27/2024Armenian authorities work to cope with aftereffects of heavy rains
About 232 people were evacuated in Armenia's Lori and Tavush regions, as well as in the capital Yerevan due to the emergency situation caused by heavy rains late ... ... up to manage the emergency situation. According to Prime Minister's Press Secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan, the Rescue Service, Roads Department, Police, regional administrations, local self-government bodies and other relevant structures are carrying out ...
05/26/2024Mirzoyan and Bono discussed security and reopening of roads in the region
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional security issues with the U.S. Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations Louis Bono in Yerevan on Thursday. YEREVAN, May 24. /ARKA/. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed regional ...
05/24/2024Minister: Armenia seeks to join major transportation projects from China to Europe
In an interview with Armenian Public TV, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan emphasized the importance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's ... ... with an EBRD loan of 12 million euros and a grant of 2 million euros. Both of these projectsms are directly linked to the Crossroads of Peace project developed by the Armenian government to rehabilitate roads linking Armenia with Azerbaijan and Turkey. ...
05/18/2024Over 52% of respondents in Armenia support Tavush for Homeland movement to certain extent, Gallup phone poll shows
A total of 35.1% respondents in Armenia said they “fully support” the Tavush for Homeland movement, Aram Navasardyan, Aram Navasardyan, head of the Armenian ... ... are participating in rallies in Yerevan, 5.3% - joined rallies in other settlements, while 2.3% either block or keep blocking roads and intersections, 0.4% boycotted classes, and 0.3% held or are holding a strike. “27.5% assessed the actions of the movement ...
05/15/2024Armenian FM expresses "cautious optimism" about upcoming talks with Azerbaijani counterpart in Almaty
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has expressed "cautious optimism" regarding the upcoming talks with his Azerbaijani ... ...," the minister added, referring to the planned May 10 meeting with Ceyhun Bayramov in Almaty. As for the unblocking of roads in the region, Mirzoyan said there is no full understanding between the sides on this issue yet. "But Armenia is interested ...
05/06/2024Armenia’s export diversification decreases -WB says
The bulk of Armenian exports is unprocessed raw materials, as a consequence the country is more dependent on price fluctuations in the commodities ... ... logistics. Armenia has no access to the sea, which together with closed borders creates limitations. “Even where there are roads, in 45% of cases they are in poor condition,” the economist said, noting that problems arise not only in getting to Armenia,...
05/01/2024Unilateral concessions will not ensure security - ex-Armenian Foreign Minister criticizes Yerevan-Baku border agreement
One-sided concessions (to Azerbaijan), even with agreed borders will not ensure security and stability, says former Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan. YEREVAN, April 22. /ARKA/. One-sided concessions (to Azerbaijan), even with ... ... provide neither security nor stability. On the contrary, our vital territories, natural security lines are being destroyed and roads are being opened for future aggressive actions," he said Monday at a press conference called by the founders of the ...
04/22/2024Armenia's economy to grow by 5.7% in 2024 and 6% in 2025 - ADB's forecast
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) expects Armenia's economy to grow by 5.7% in 2024, Luke Fochtman, Deputy Director of the Asian Development Bank's Armenia Resident Mission,... ... 2025, which is in line with the government's plans to further increase capital spending and significant public investment in roads and social infrastructure," he said. In his turn, Grigor Gyurjian, Senior Economist at ADB's Armenia Resident Mission,...
04/11/2024Armenia ready to unblock regional infrastructures, but on its own terms: Mirzoyan responds to Moscow
... passing through its territory based on the principle of reciprocity. "Just as Azerbaijan will be able to transport cargo through the territory of Armenia, so Armenia will be able do so through the territory of Azerbaijan. We are ready to ensure the safety of cargoes and passengers on our territory. A special unit has been created to deal with this," Mirzoyan said. When asked why Armenia does not sign the agreement on reopening roads, the minister said that these infrastructures cannot be controlled by the armed forces of third countries. According to him, all procedures when entering and leaving Armenia should be handled in the most simplified and modernized form. -0-
04/08/2024In 2023, 803 km of roads repaired in Armenia in 2023 - minister
More than 800 kilometers of roads were laid, as well as overhauled and partially repaired in Armenia in 2023, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Gnel Sanosyan said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, March 27. /ARKA/. More than 800 kilometers of roads were laid, as well as overhauled and partially repaired in Armenia in 2023, Minister ...
03/27/2024Armenia's Tavush region may find itself in the same vulnerable position as Syunik - opposition deputy
Armenia's Tavush region may find itself in the same vulnerable position as Syunik region, Tigran Abrahamyan, an MP from the opposition ... ... do we have now on this section in Syunik? Settlements, some of which have been handed over, handed over communications, new roads that do not fully solve strategic problems, settlements that are in a semi-isolated position," he said at a press briefing ...
03/19/2024Armenian government intends to allocate $1 bln annually for infrastructure projects
Additional revenues of Armenia's state budget should be directed to those spheres of the economy that can ensure long-term growth, Deputy Minister of ... ... this year, we plan to spend more than $1 billion a year on infrastructure projects such as - construction and reconstruction of roads, schools, universities," he said on Thursday, speaking at the Capital Markets Armenia conference organized by Cbonds....
03/14/2024Program of joint budgeting of projects proposed by community residents launched in Armenia
A program of joint budgeting of projects in communities proposed by their residents has been launched in Armenia. YEREVAN, March 13. /ARKA/. A program of joint budgeting of projects in communities proposed by their residents has ... ... projects put forward by the residents and won in the voting mainly concern irrigation systems, creation of playgrounds, paving roads, improvement of infrastructures, etc. -0-
03/13/2024Armenia and Azerbaijan have different approaches to border delimitation and opening of transport links– Mirzoyan
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said in an interview with Turkey's Anadolu news agency that Yerevan continues negotiations ... ... regional transportation channels is also very important for us, it will also provide us with great economic benefits. The Crossroads of Peace project put on the agenda by Armenia is important from the economic point of view, and it is also a guarantee of ...
03/08/2024Mirzoyan: Yerevan and Ankara maintain regular contacts seeking to normalize relations
Armenia sincerely wishes the opening of state border, establishment of diplomatic relations and expansion of ties between the ... ... countries is also under discussion, recalling that certain agreements were reached on the construction of infrastructures and roads in the border regions. Asked about the benefits of open borders between the two countries, Mirzoyan said theyare obvious....
03/08/2024Armenia spends 183 billion drams on overhaul and construction of 1,303 km of roads in 2018-2023
The Armenian government allocated 183 billion drams in 2018-2023 for major repairs, reconstruction and construction of roads across the country with a total length of 1,303 km, the Road Department, an affiliation of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, says in a report on its activities, presented today to PM Nikol Pashinyan. YEREVAN, February ...
02/28/2024Armenia receives new version of peace treaty from Azerbaijan - Grigoryan
Armenia has received a new version of the peace treaty from Azerbaijan, Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan told ... ... territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration, and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for the sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. However, Azerbaijani ...
02/21/2024Azerbaijani troops fired at Nerkin Kand post from captured Armenian territories - Tatoyan
... the village of Nerkin Hand in the southern province of Syunik were hit from the positions, which are inside the territory of Armenia, and which were invaded by Azerbaijan in 2021, Arman Tatoyan, head of the Tatoyan Center for Law and Justice said today.... ... Law and Justice said today. 'Any presence of Azerbaijani soldiers in the neighborhoods of any community in Armenia or on the roads between communities is illegal and criminal,' he said in a Facebook post. According to him, such brazen behavior of Azerbaijan ...
02/13/2024Pashinyan and head of Eurasian Economic Commission discussed priorities of Armenia's presidency in the organization
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received today he Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Bakytzhan ... ... presidency in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). The sides also touched upon the project of the Armenian government "Crossroads of Peace" designed to reopen all roads and infrastructure in the region of the South Caucasus.-0-
02/12/2024U.S. Embassy in Armenia bans employees from visiting Kapan, Goris and Vardenis near the border with Azerbaijan
... region east of Vardenis; Syunik region east of Goris; Syunik region south of Kapan; Travel through Yeraskh village in Ararat region is allowed, stopping is not. 'U.S. citizens should continue to exercise caution near all international borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Be aware that some portions of the road may cross international boundaries without notice. Roads may be controlled by checkpoints or closed to travelers without notice'.-0-
02/02/2024French geopolitics expert: neither Russia nor Iran will agree to Azerbaijan's occupation of southern Armenia
Neither Russia nor Iran will ever agree to Azerbaijan's occupation of southern Armenian region of Syunik (through whuich passes the so-called Zangezur corridor), says French writer, geopolitics expert and ... ... Azerbaijan through its southern province of Syunik which would connect Azerbaijan with its exclave Nakhichevan by rail and motor roads. In a last year interview Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan denied allegations that he had promised an extraterritorial corridor ...
02/02/2024Pashinyan discussed "Crossroads of Peace" project with adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed today the "Crossroads of Peace" project with Kamal Kharazi, Advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations, the press service of the Armenian government reported. YEREVAN, January 29. /ARKA/....
01/29/2024Residents of Armenia's six provinces barely feel GDP growth
Residents of six out of ten Armenian marzes (provinces) practically do not feel the benefits of GDP growth, head of the National Union of Employers Gagik ... ..., Tavush and Shirak. According to Makaryan, capacity building for these provinces means not only creation of infrastructure, roads, schools and kindergartens, but also a dramatic development of education (establishment of various educational institutions),...
01/29/2024Yerevan to receive Baku's response to its peace treaty proposals within weeks - Deputy Foreign Minister
Armenia will receive Azerbaijan's response to its peace treaty proposals within a few weeks, Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister ... ... territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. Earlier this month Azerbaijani ...
01/29/2024Pashinyan hopes for effective talks with Baku after Azerbaijan's presidential election
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed hope for effective negotiations with Azerbaijan after the presidential elections ... ... territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. On January 10 Azerbaijani ...
01/26/2024Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty requires agreed text - pro-government MP
An agreed text is necessary for the conclusion of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Hayk Konjoryan, head of the Civil Contract party’s parliamentary faction, said in an interview with ... ... territorial integrity, demarcation and delimitation of the state border on the basis of the Alma-Ata Declaration and opening of all roads on the basis of mutual respect for sovereignty, jurisdiction and legislation of the countries. On January 10 Azerbaijani ...
01/26/2024Armenian government intends to improve road safety
The Armenian government approved today a package of amendments to the laws "On Roads" and "On State Duty," which Territorial, Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said are designed to raise the level of road safety and reduce the risks of road networks and tunnels. ' YEREVAN, January 25. /ARKA/. The Armenian government approved today a package of amendments to the laws "On Roads" and "On State Duty," which Territorial, Administration and Infrastructure Minister Gnel Sanosyan said are designed to raise the level of road safety and reduce the risks of road networks and tunnels. 'Thus, road safety audits will ...
01/25/2024Investment products: basic concepts, features of instruments, pros and cons
... The pros of bonds are that they are a fairly clear and reliable instrument that provides stable and predictable payments. In Armenia, these securities are guaranteed by a special fund and the income from them is not taxed. Bonds are similar to deposits ... ... lot of experience and capital can engage in them. Infrastructure projects. These include investments in the construction of roads and bridges, transportation systems, telecommunications, energy, including green energy, and waste management. Investors ...
01/24/2024Mirzoyan states Armenia's readiness to open border with Turkey as soon as possible
Armenia is ready to open the border with Turkey as soon as possible, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan told al press conference ... ... Tuesday. "The Armenian side is ready for the opening of this border. It is ready politically, in terms of infrastructures, roads, checkpoints and so on. The only thing that is missing for the border to be opened is the decision of the Turkish side," ...
01/24/2024Russia's Lavrov blames Armenia for failure to reopen roads in the region
Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov blamed today Armenia for the failure to reopen roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. YEREVAN, January 18. /ARKA/. Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov blamed today Armenia for the failure to reopen roads between Armenia and Azerbaijan. "It is very sad that such a beneficial thing for Armenia ...
01/18/2024Armenian government approves 60 mln 90 thousand euros loan with ADB for road construction
The Armenian government has approved today a EUR 60 million 90 thousand loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank. YEREVAN,... ... Arshakunyats Avenue to redistribute traffic flows. The length of the main part of the road will be 1.9 km, and together with secondary roads - 6.6 km. The road will consist of 6 lanes. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027. -0-
01/18/2024Greek Foreign Minister: Armenian Crossroads of Peace project provides table solution to problems in South Caucasus
Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in Yerevan today that the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace project provides a stable solution to the problems in the South Caucasus. YEREVAN, January 10. /ARKA/. Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said in Yerevan today that the Armenian government's Crossroads of Peace project provides ...
01/10/2024New road to Zvartnots airport and new bridge over Hrazdan River to be built in Yerevan
... calls for construction of an alternative road to connect the capital city with Zvartnots international airport, a new bridge in Hrazdan Gorge, which will connect Tbilisi Highway and Yeghvard Highway. The plan also stipulates that up to 50 kilometers of roads will be repaired annually. The city will also renew the fleet of buses and trolleybuses ($1 - 405.2 drams). -0-
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