Iranian, Russian top security officials meet in YekaterinburgSeptember 22, 2011 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Secretary Saeed Jalili met with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday, September 21. According to Fars News Agency, during the meeting in Yekaterinburg, the two sides discussed bilateral ties and exchanged views over other issues of mutual interest. The security officials also agreed on the endorsement of a protocol on cooperation between the two countries' security councils. Jalili and Patrushev further discussed cooperation on bilateral, regional and international grounds, specially in strategic issues and in confrontation against common threats. The two sides further underlined the need for regular meetings to continue talks and consultations. This was the second meeting between the Iranian and Russian top security officials over the past two months. Jalili arrived in Russia on September 19 to participate at a two-day meeting of security council secretaries from 60 world countries , which commenced in Yekaterinburg on Wednesday. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. 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. |