  Tehran hosts political consultations between Armenia, Iran September 19, 2016 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Political consultations between Armenian and Iranian Foreign Ministries were held in Tehran on Sunday, September 18. Deputy Foreign Minister Shavarsh Kocharyan led the Armenian delegation, while Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and the Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour led the Iranian one. The parties discussed a broad scope of issues on the development of bilateral ties, stressing the need for ensuring security and stability in the region. Also in the limelight of consultations was the implementation of bilateral and multilateral economic projects. Also Sunday, Kocharyan met with Iran’s Vice Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi to discuss issues of mutual interest.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says  David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
