 Iran offers Syria help in developing weaponry August 27, 2018 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran can help Syria in the reconstruction process, as well as in developing military equipment, Iranian Minister of Defense Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami said Monday, August 27 during his visit to Damascus, Sputnik reports. "Iran’s private sector has high enough capacities to help the Syrian people and government in the reconstruction process … The Islamic Republic [of Iran] also possesses a strong defense power and can help Syria to develop military equipment," Hatami said after talks with his Syrian counterpart Gen. Ali Abdullah Ayyoub, as quoted by the Mehr news agency. On his part, Ayyoub thanked Iran for its assistance in the fight against terrorists in Syria. In addition, Hatami and Ayyoub signed a deal to develop military and defense cooperation between the two countries, according to Mehr. "Syria is passing the phase of crisis to the phase of reconstruction and as a result, the signed agreement will define the areas of presence, contribution and cooperation between Tehran and Damascus," the Iranian minister stated. Syria has been in a state of civil war since 2011, with the government forces fighting against numerous opposition groups and terrorist organizations. Iran along with Russia and Turkey are guarantors of the ceasefire regime in Syria.   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 Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
