Top Kurdish diplomat hails Iran for role in Baghdad-Erbil relationsFebruary 14, 2018 - 14:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's role in handling the crisis beteen Baghdad and Erbil is of great importance, said the head of the Department of Foreign Relations of Kurdistan Region of Iraq, according to IRNA. "Developing ties with Iran is among strategic priorities of the Kurdistan Region; therefore, the role of Iran in solving the crisis between Erbil and Baghdad is strategic," said Falah Mustafa in a meeting with the Iranian Consul General Morteza Ebadi in Erbil, referring to the visit of Kurdistan Region's Prime Minister Nechirvan Barzani to Tehran. The Iranian consul-general said that Iran has always shown that it has stood and will stand by the people of the Iraqi Kurdistan in crucial moments. The consulates of Iran in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah had hectic days on the occasion of the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Numerous guests, including political figures, parties, and the people of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq visited the offices to congratulate Iran on the occasion. 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 | 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. 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. |