Ahmadinejad meets his newly elected successor June 18, 2013 - 16:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has met his newly elected successor Hassan Rouhani. According to The Associated Press, a report by the official IRNA news agency said Ahmadinejad congratulated Rouhani for his Friday victory in the election. The meeting was aimed at "coordination" between the two. Rouhani, who won the election in the first round by taking nearly 51 percent of votes, said the country can promote welfare and global progress by "respecting differences." Under the law Ahmadinejad was not able to run for a third consecutive term. Rouhani has vowed for better ties with the world, and aims to reduce the West's sanctions against Iran over the country's disputed nuclear program. The West suspects Iran intends to use the program to build a weapon. Iran denies the charge.   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 Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
