Armenia, Iran agree to fight the rise of fresh regional tensionsFebruary 3, 2017 - 11:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's advisor on international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati agreed on Thursday, February 2 that new hotbeds of tension will cause serious damage to regional security. At the meeting, the two said it's necessary to join efforts to fight the spread of terrorism and extremism. Velayati noted that the countries boast efficient partnership in a number of areas of economy, expressing hope that the Minister's visit will further boost cooperation in defense sector. Weighing in on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, both officials ruled out military settlement, stressing that political solution is the only way out. 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 | 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. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |