1160) Only After Problems Are Solved & Oskanian Expresses His Gratitude

The EU demands to close down the nuclear power station of Armenia. But the RA Government is ready to close it only in case of the presence of alternative sources of energy. The closing will cost 1 billion USD, whereas the EU offers only 100 million. What is the position of the EU about the construction of a new nuclear power station with 1000 megawatts of power? . . . . . Is the EU ready to support Armenia in its construction? Asked these questions, head of the European Committee delegation to Georgia and Armenia Torben Holce said that there are many problems connected with the construction of a new station.

“If the investigation shows that the plan is sensible and ecologically safe, then it’s possible. But there are many problems connected with ecology and nuclear wastes which must be investigated separately”, he said.

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OSKANIAN EXPRESSES HIS GRATITUDE
Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian met with his Canadian counterpart Peter Mackey in Canada. The two parties focused on the bilateral relations underlining the great potential for enhancing the mutual co-operation. They also referred to the activity of the Armenian community in Canada in this respect. Peter Mackey mentioned that the Armenians living in Canada have their significant contribution to the Canadians.

The parties also touched upon the regional issues, namely the Armenian–Turkish relations. In this connection Minister Oskanian expressed his gratitude to the legislative and executive branches of Canada for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. He maintains that this is an outcome of loyalty and faithfulness to human rights protection.

Mr. Oskanian also spoke of the regional developments, Armenian -Turkish relations and the current phase of the Karabakh conflict settlement. The RA FM also presented the Armenian stance on the GUAM resolution which is to be introduced in the 61st session of the UNO General Assembly

19 October 2006
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