Transport and Communication Minister of Armenia Manuk Vardanyan presented at a news conference today the four main priorities of the ministry for 2012. Minister said the first priority is Vanadzor-Fioletovo railway where works are being held for accomplishing the projecting phase. The second priority is connected with the construction of the North-South highway. The negotiations over providing funds are underway with the Asian bank. "The final answers and decisions in this issue are expected only in two months. We are holding everyday negotiations with the Asian Bank trying to provide all the possible documents and information for speeding up the process," the minister said. Manuk Vardanyan said another prior direction of the ministry is bringing Yerevan and provincial parking lots to an appropriate level.

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