Iran will continue to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue?September 19, 2010 - 17:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Iran initially supported, supports today and will continue to support Azerbaijan in Karabakh issue, Iranian Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs Seyyed Mohammad-Reza Mir-Tajeddini said Sunday in Tehran. "We have always supported Azerbaijan and denounced the occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia," said Mir-Tajeddini on Iran-Azerbaijan conference Azerbaijan: Past Experiences and the Upcoming Prospects. Mir-Tajeddini said the Caucasus region, in particular, Azerbaijan is very important both for Iran and the world. According to him, the region has important geopolitical location, is rich in energy resources with access to the sea, there are equally living representatives of all religions, Trend reported. “Contribution to regional peace and security as well as resolution of conflicts in accordance with the international law is Iran’s position in principle. We stand for resolution of disputes taking into account the interests of conflicting sides. Iran’s initiatives regarding the Karabakh conflict settlement can only supplement the other endeavors to that end. We believe that all conflicts should be resolved through efforts of the countries of the region,” Iranian Foreign Minister, Dr. Manouchehr Mottaki said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net “Iran’s official position is as follows: Iran calls on all parties to conflict to show restraint and resolve the problem peacefully. On our part, we are ready to contribute to the process,” the Foreign Minister emphasized. 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. |