 Iranian envoy reminds Azerbaijan was established in 1918 February 12, 2013 - 15:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran stands ready to cooperate with Armenia in the fields of economy, politics and culture, Iranian ambassador to Armenia said. As Mohammad Rayeesi told a news conference, the embassy cooperates with the ministry of culture to include Yerevan’s Blue Mosque in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The envoy further noted that Iran’s two Armenian churches have already been listed among UNESCO sites. “Iranian people will be glad to receive Armenian support to recognize tar (lute) as an Iranian musical instrument, despite Azerbaijani claims suggesting it originated in Azerbaijan. Tar appeared centuries ago, while Azerbaijan was established only in 1918,” Ambassador Rayeesi said. Partner news  Top stories Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted a meeting of the organizing committee of the Armenian Genocide 100th anniversary events. Earlier, ArmRosgasprom CJSC addressed Armenia’s Public Services Regulatory Commission with an offer to reconsider natural gas price. Armenian defense ministry’s spokesman described the maneuvers as ordinary exercises conducted several times a year. Participants will learn basic skills in protecting IT systems and data as well as how to investigate computer-facilitated crimes.   Partner news |  Latest news Artsakh President attends Berdzor town 21st anniv. liberation events  Bako Sahakyan noted the liberation of Berdzor town as an important military, political and psychological victory.Weekly digest of foreign currency deals Deals amounting to USD 12,800,000 at an average price of 416.75 /USD 1 were concluded at NASDAQ OMX Armenia.200 Azeri ceasefire violations reported May 12-18 200 ceasefire violations by the Azeri armed forces were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan.Gunmen kill Iraqi police officer's family The recent spike of violence has raised fears that the country might be heading to a new round of sectarian violence. |
