  Iran summons Azeri ambassador over border guard killingOctober 21, 2011 - 13:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Azerbaijani ambassador to Tehran to protest the killing of an unarmed Iranian border guard for 'straying' into Azerbaijan. Press TV reports that the head of Border Affairs Office in Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the Azeri border guards' reported detention and killing of a young Iranian border guard and said such an act contravenes international regulations, and flouts agreements between the two countries. The Iranian official also called on the Azeri government to bring the perpetrators to justice, a Foreign Ministry’s statement said on Friday, October 21. The Azerbaijani ambassador expressed regret over the incident and assured that Tehran's message would be conveyed to Baku as soon as possible and that a response would be relayed to the Iranian Foreign Ministry. On Wednesday, an unarmed Iranian border guard entered Azerbaijani territory by mistake and was shot dead by Azeri security forces. A similar incident occurred in early July when an Azerbaijani border guard who crossed into Iran was killed in a clash with Iranian guards.   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 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. |
