Iran's Rouhani congratulates Pashinyan on appointment as PMJanuary 15, 2019 - 10:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has sent a message to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to congratulate on his re-appointment as the head of the government. In a message Monday, January 14, Rouhani expressed hope that relations between the two countries in bilateral, regional and international formats would further develop. He also wished health and success to Pashinyan, as well as prosperity and felicity to the Armenian nation. Earlier on Monday, Putin congratulated Pashinyan and said relations with Armenia are based on traditions of friendship and mutual respect, with both countries having gained considerable experience in fruitful cooperation in various fields. 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 | IDBank issues 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024 On May 13, 2024, IDBank placed registered coupon bonds under the abbreviation AMANLBB2PER9. Russia provides info about arrested Armenian ex-MP Russian law enforcement agencies have provided information about the arrest of Tigran Urikhanyan. Lemkin Institue slams Pashinyan's “cryptic engagement with Genocide denial” The Lemkin Institute is alarmed over Pashinyan’s statements “questioning Armenia's legal basis to pursue justice against Turkey”. 41 detained as antigovernment protests continue in Yerevan 41 people were detained in Yerevan as people demanding Pashinian’s resignation stage campaigns of civil disobedience. |