Russian envoy to NATO to visit Iran, ChinaNovember 29, 2011 - 13:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin will visit Iran and China in mid-January to discuss a U.S.-backed global missile defense network, specially its main components in Poland, Romania and Turkey. "We are planning to visit both Tehran and Beijing soon under the Russian president's directive, to discuss the planned deployment of a global missile defense network," Rogozin said during a roundtable meeting at the lower house of the Russian parliament. Rogozin said he will meet with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili and diplomats in Iran, and hold talks with Foreign Ministry and General Staff officials in China, Fars News Agency reported. Last week Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that Russia will deploy, if necessary, offensive weaponry in the southern and western parts of the country to target elements of the European missile shield. 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 | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |