Iran supports Assad’s peace plan January 9, 2013 - 12:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran has endorsed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s peace plan that would promote stability and security in the country, Iran's vice-president Mohammad-Reza Rahimi has said. As The Voice of Russia reported, the ISNA news agency has cited Mr. Rahimi as calling for a meeting between Iran and Syria. He said he hoped to see Syria’s prime minister pay a visit to Tehran in the near future. Iran is the first country to throw support behind Assad’s peace initiative. Its foreign chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, has recently urged all parties concerned to use this opportunity to put an end to bloodshed and stop the conflict from engulfing the entire region.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
