Ahmadinejad urges regional nations to counter foreign interference February 18, 2012 - 12:18 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has urged regional nations to expand ties and stand united to counter any foreign interference in their domestic affairs, Press TV reports. “The problems and crises of our region have external causes and have been imposed on the regional nations and states from outside our borders,” Ahmadinejad told reporters in Tehran, after returning from his two-day trip to Pakistan. Pointing to the tripartite summit of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, which wrapped up in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday, Feb 17, he added that all three countries had a nearly uniform view about regional concerns. The Iranian chief executive went on to say that regional countries should put aside their suspicions and cynicism towards each other in order to achieve progress and development. Ahmadinejad arrived in Pakistan on Thursday to attend the summit on regional cooperation and developments. The two previous trilateral meetings were held in the Iranian capital, Tehran.   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 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. |
