Qatar stresses necessity to hold talks with IranMarch 16, 2018 - 13:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Minister of Qatar Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah stressed the importance of holding talks with Iran to settle problems and safeguard the region, IRNA reports. "We need a framework and an agreement among all regional players to establish security," Qatari newspaper Al-Shargh quoted Al Attiyah as saying on Friday, March 16. "Our region is fed up with conflicts, he said adding it is time to put an end to wars and start negotiating people’s progress and welfare." Commenting on a question on the US position toward Iran and the impact of changing the Secretary of State, the minister said Qatar has always been in favor of solving problems through negotiations. "We always urge holding comprehensive talks to safeguard the region," he noted. Related links: 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 | 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. |