China wants to expand ties with Iran: diplomatDecember 17, 2018 - 13:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - China intends to enhance its ties, especially in the field of economy with Iran, the assistant foreign minister of China said Monday, December 17, according to IRNA. Economy is among the important grounds of relationship between countries, including Iran and China, said Zhang Jun, adding China will safeguard the relations in any conditions. Tehran and Beijing trust each other, and China is trying hard to safeguard the activities of its companies in Iran, Zhang said. Maintaining that encouraging Chinese companies to invest in Iran is among the strategic plans to enhance ties, he added the people and governments of the two countries have had good relations for a long time. "Since olden times, the two countries have had historical collaborations about the Silk Road, which will continue in the new Belt and Road Initiative as well," the Chinese siplomat was quoted as saying. 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. |